Key Facts

Remote From:

Full time

Mid-level (2-5 years)

English

Hard Skills

ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10) Workers' Compensation CPT Coding eClinicalWorks (ECW) Revenue Management Industry Trend Analysis Auditing Pivot Tables And Charts Procedure Codes Workers' Compensation Claims +10 more

Other Skills

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Microsoft Office
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Communication
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Time Management
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Teamwork
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Personal Integrity
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Analytical Thinking
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Detail Oriented
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Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree preferred
Active coding certification required: CPC, CCS, or equivalent (AAPC or AHIMA)
Minimum 3-5 years of medical coding experience in pain management and workers’ compensation billing
Demonstrated experience with FRP or multidisciplinary rehab models as well as Commercial and Medicare pain management coding

Requirements:

Assign accurate CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 codes for all services; apply appropriate modifiers; ensure documentation supports medical necessity and WC-specific requirements
Ensure coding compliance with CMS, AMA, NCCI, and OIG guidelines; participate in internal and external coding audits and implement corrective actions
Collaborate with billing teams to ensure correct claim formats, attachments, and WC payer rules; verify injury dates and narratives; ensure proper diagnosis sequencing and body-part specificity for WC claims
Identify coding trends affecting denials or underpayments and provide feedback to providers to improve documentation and coding accuracy

Boomerang Healthcare

About Boomerang Healthcare

We are dedicated to restoring your hope and helping you return to better health with our unique individual treatment plans. Our expanding network of Providers & Specialists are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals. Our services range from cutting edge interventional pain management and psychological support to physical therapy and functional restoration. Our providers are also subspecialty-trained in the diagnosis and treatment of spinal diseases and interventional procedures including implantable technology. Aside from providing a community-based practice, IPM Medical Group, Inc. has taken further steps to become one of the premier referral centers for the injured worker. With additional services such as disability management and medical-legal evaluations, IPM Medical Group, Inc. is proud to have become the standard of quality care for both injured workers and community patients. Thank you for considering our practice for your pain management needs.

Founded: 2018

Company size: 201 - 500

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Job description

The Certified Medical Coder is responsible for accurate, compliant, and timely coding of professional and facility pain management services, with a strong emphasis on Workers’ Compensation and Functional Rehabilitation Programs (FRP). This role supports interventional pain evaluation and management, rehabilitation services, and ancillary procedures, while ensuring compliance with state-specific WC rules, payer-specific billing guidelines, and other payer requirements. Performs review of all coding related holds for Boomerang Health Care (BHC) to ensure consistency in documentation needed to meet compliance guidelines for appropriate and effective reimbursement.

*This is a remote, temporary role and will work Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm PDT. We are only hiring in the following states: AZ, CA, NM, NV, OR, TX and WA.

What you will do:

Assign accurate CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 codes for all services performed at BHC facilities.
Apply appropriate modifier usage based on payer and service requirements.
Ensure documentation supports medical necessity, procedural complexity, and level of services.
Apply correct diagnosis sequencing and body-part specificity required for WC claims.
Support WC-specific documentation requirements, including injury dates. Causality, and treating physician narratives.
Collaborate with billing teams to ensure correct claim formats, attachments, and WC payer rules are met.
Ensure coding compliance with CMS, AMA, NCCI, and OIG guidelines
Participate in internal and external coding audits, implement corrective actions as needed.
Identify coding trends that impact denials, underpayments, or compliance risk
Provide feedback and education to provider to improve documentation and coding accuracy.
Assumes other responsibilities as appropriate to the position and organizational needs

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree preferred
Active coding certification required: CPC, CCS, or equivalent (AAPC or AHIMA)
Minimum 3-5 years of medical coding experience in pain management, workers’ compensation billing.
Demonstrated experience with FRP or multidisciplinary rehab models as well as Commercial and Medicare pain management coding.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet daily deadlines, and collaborate with cross-functional RCM teams
Experience with multiple EHR/ Practice Management systems (IMS, Nextgen, Athena, eClinicalWorks or similar)
Basic understanding of NCCI edits and payer-specific billing guidelines
Accuracy and attention to detail, analytical thinking and problem solving and high integrity and compliance focus
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., formulas, pivot tables) and solid skills in other Microsoft Office applications

Compensation Range: 

$30.00 to $50.00 Hourly

All compensation ranges are posted based on internal equity, job requirements, experience, and geographical locations.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

Amazing work/life balance
Generous Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription benefits (PPO & HMO)
401(K) Plan with Employer Matching
License & Tuition Reimbursements
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay & Floating Holiday
Employee Perks and Discount Programs
Supportive environment to help you grow and succeed

Boomerang Healthcare (BHC) is a multidisciplinary and comprehensive team of experienced, committed healthcare providers that treat pain. Our team of doctors approaches each patient with one goal in mind: to help patients return to normal daily activities. We work with our patients to identify the cause of their pain and create a personalized treatment plan, recognizing that no two patients are alike, and neither is their pain. Our providers create a comprehensive care plan, then monitor, manage and coordinate patient access to health services at BHC. 

Boomerang Healthcare strives to be a diverse workforce that reflects, at all job levels, the patients we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer. Boomerang Healthcare is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please contact us.

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