Medical Coder

• 30+ days ago

BizTek People, Inc.

Role overview

Qualifications

Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS and CPT-4 coding
Minimum 1 year of outpatient and/or inpatient coding experience
Working knowledge of Ambulatory Payment Classifications (APCs) and Diagnostic Related Groups (DRGs)
Membership in AHIMA in good standing

Responsibilities

Assign diagnosis and procedure codes based on documentation to reflect patient condition and treatment for both inpatient and outpatient stays
Ensure accurate code assignments to determine reimbursement for the facility and physician
Support quality measures, hospital statistics, and medical research through coding data

Key facts

Remote from: Anywhere
Fixed term
Junior (1-2 years)
Medical Coder
English

Hard skills

About the company

BizTek People, Inc.

Staffing & Recruiting
SME
201–500

BizTek People is a premier woman and minority owned high-end technology staffing firm headquartered in downtown Portland, Oregon. With a personal commitment to excellence from each one of us, we're here to ensure that our clients receive the most competent solutions for all their business and technology needs. We operate in the following verticals: - Project Management Practice - Technology Consulting Practice - Big Data Practice - Product Development Practice BizTek is known for our holistic principles, integrating business, technology, and people. We support local charities such as the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) and Oregon Repertory Singers (ORS). BizTek has been on the Portland Business Journal's "Fastest Growing Companies" list for 3 years in a row! If you are looking to grow with us, please send your resume and inquiry to info@biztekpeople.com.

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Job description

This is a remote position.

Job Details:

- Assign diagnosis and procedure codes to reflect the condition(s) and treatment provided to the patient based on the documentation within the record for both inpatient and outpatient stays. The code assignment is utilized to determine reimbursement for the facility and physician, quality measures, hospital statistics, and medical research.

Skills and Experience REQ:

- Knowledge of the contents of the medical record

- Demonstrates working knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10 PCS and CPT 4. Passing Score of 80% or higher on the coding test to be considered.

- Working knowledge of Ambulatory Payment Classifications (APC) and Diagnostic Related Groups (DRG)

- Previous outpatient and/or inpatient coding experience – 1 year minimum

- Must be a member of the AHIMA in good standing

Salary: 49/hr