Key Facts

Remote From:

Full time

English

Hard Skills

ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10) CPT Coding Anatomy Electronic Health Record Applications Medical Abbreviations Medical Coding Medical Coding Access Modifiers Microsoft Operating Systems Surgical Technology Google Workspace Auditing Remote Administration

Other Skills

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Microsoft Word
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Microsoft Excel
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Microsoft PowerPoint
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Decision Making
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Client Confidentiality
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Communication
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Analytical Skills
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Multitasking
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Teamwork
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Prioritization

Roles & Responsibilities

CPC or CCS-P certification required; CPC-A not accepted; High School diploma required; Associate or BS degree preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of physician coding experience in Neurosurgery (surgeries, E/M services, and office procedures).
Proficient knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, CPT coding and AMA guidelines, ICD-10-CM, modifiers, surgical techniques, and CMS/Medicaid professional-services billing policies.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint, Windows, and electronic health records/billing systems; Google Workspace experience and remote-work experience preferred; auditing, CPMA certification, and Epic/Cerner PowerChart experience considered a plus.

Requirements:

Review and accurately code neurosurgery professional services (surgical and E/M) to maximize reimbursement in a timely manner.
Review and accurately code E/M visits, office procedures, and surgeries.
Work independently and research coding scenarios.
Meet daily production goals and maintain a 95% accuracy rate.

Job description

About Us

MedKoder, LLC is a full-service medical coding management services provider based in Mandeville, Louisiana, specializing in expert medical coding for health systems, providers, and payers. MedKoder delivers accurate, efficient, and ethical coding, aiming to ensure accurate payment and financial peace for clients. With a team of certified coders throughout the United States, MedKoder emphasizes coding excellence, remote-work flexibility, and a positive workplace culture, earning high employee satisfaction ratings and awards with Best Places to Work in Modern Healthcare and City Business Best Places to Work.

Position Location: 100% Remote

This is a full-time, remote position that offers a flexible schedule.

Description:

Physician Coder: Neurosurgery is responsible for reviewing and accurately coding all professional services including evaluation and management, diagnostics, surgeries, and procedures in compliance with applicable Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party payer guidelines to ensure receipt of accurate reimbursement. Physician Coder: Neurosurgery is expected to adhere to MedKoder’s internal coding policies and expectations set forth by department management. Physician Coder: Neurosurgery must prioritize daily duties, multitask, communicate effectively, and make the decisions necessary to complete all assigned tasks and accomplish their goals.

We are currently looking for candidates with recent experience specializing in the following areas: Neurosurgery coder with expertise in surgical coding and E/M services, as well as experience in Interventional Neurology (cerebral angiograms). E/M expertise includes teaching physician scenarios, split/shared services, and incident-to billing.

Responsibilities:

Review and accurately code profee Neurosurgery surgical and E/M cases to maximize reimbursement in a timely manner.
Review and accurately code E/M visits, office procedures, and surgeries.
Able to work independently and research coding scenarios.

Coder is responsible for meeting our daily production goal and our quality goal of consistently averaging a 95% accuracy rate.

Attend conference calls as necessary to provide information and feedback.
Communicate with leadership on coding or documentation issues/trends.
Stay current on all coding guidelines (including specialty-specific guidelines) and maintain credentials as necessary.
Participate in coding department and education meetings.
Flexible to expand coding skill set into other specialties.
Maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive information.
Other duties as assigned by leadership.

Education/Experience Requirements:

High School diploma required. Associate or BS degree preferred.
Successful completion of at least one AHIMA or AAPC-certified program with the achievement of the correlating professional credential (CCS, CPC, etc.); active and in good standing. A CPC or CCS-P certification is required. The CPC-A is not accepted.
Minimum of 3 years of physician coding experience (recent hands-on production) in the specialty of Neurosurgery, specifically for surgeries, E/M services, and office procedures.
Must have proficient knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, disease processes, CPT coding and guidelines by the AMA, ICD-10-CM coding and guidelines, modifiers, surgical techniques, and Medicare (CMS/MAC) and Medicaid billing policies for professional services.
Additional skills required: Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows, and electronic healthcare record information and billing systems.
Experience working with Google Workspace is preferred but not required.
Experience working remotely is preferred but not required.