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Multi-Specialty Professional Coder -Contractor

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Freelance
Expert & Leadership (>10 years)
English

Other Skills

  • Internet Research
  • Ability To Meet Deadlines
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Quality Control
  • Non-Verbal Communication
  • Multitasking
  • Resourcefulness
  • Time Management
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Customer Service
  • Detail Oriented

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Minimum 5 years of coding experience for physician practices, including various surgical specialties and E/M.
  • Extensive coding experience in multiple specialties including primary care, anesthesia, general surgery, dermatology, and orthopedics.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; detail oriented and deadline driven.
  • Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, and Internet) and ability to multitask with a sense of urgency.

Requirements:

  • Accurately code medical records for evaluation and management services, ancillary services, surgical procedures, and diagnoses.
  • Work independently and meet project deadlines while staying updated on evolving coding rules.
  • Maintain confidentiality and security of protected health information in accordance with HIPAA; report any breaches.
  • Prepare coding reports for customers and AAPC Services manager.

Job description

This is a remote role

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated coding professional to join our team as a Contract Coder. This position is remote. The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years of coding experience for physician practices, with various surgical specialties as well as E/M. The position requires one to be resourceful, organized, and extremely driven.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

  • Minimum 5 years of coding experience
  • Extensive coding in multiple specialties including: all primary care specialties, anesthesia, general surgery, dermatology, and orthopedics.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Detail oriented and deadline driven attitude
  • Sound knowledge of medical terminology
  • Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, and internet)
  • Ability to multitask and keep a sense of urgency
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Strong time management, organization skills, and work ethic

Job Duties:

  • Accurately code medical records for evaluation and management services, ancillary services, surgical procedures, and diagnoses
  • Ability to work independently and meet project deadlines
  • Stay updated about new coding rules as codes routinely change
  • Responsible and accountable for maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information. Follow HIPAA security policies and procedures affecting your job, and report any suspected or actual violation or breach
  • Prepare coding reports for customers and AAPC Services manager
  • Requires long periods of time sitting and using keyboard and mouse
  • Meet and maintain department production and quality standards

Certification Requirements:

  • CPC or CCS-P
  • CPMA, CEMC preferred
  • COSC, CPCD, CEDC, CGIC, CGSG, CANPC, CAHONC, CIRCC, COBGC, COPC preferred

Expected Work Volumes

  • Work volumes will vary depending upon projects

 AAPC Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above-listed items.

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