Medical Coder (Edit and Charge Review Focus)

Medical Coder - Edit and Charge Review Focus

Hourly Compensation: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour (based on experience) + Bonus Plan Eligibilitiy
FLSA Classification: Nonexempt, Full-Time, Benefit Eligible
Location: Remote. East Coast and SC Upstate area candidates strongly preferred.

The Opportunity: 

The Certified Medical Coder is responsible for reviewing clinician-entered charge suggestions, resolving coding edits, validating charge accuracy, and managing coding queues within obstetric and GYN services. This role supports accurate charge capture by reviewing suggested CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 coding and making coding corrections when documentation review identifies discrepancies or opportunities for improvement. This role is primarily focused on coding validation and edit resolution rather than routine chart abstraction or full medical record coding. OBHG is a great place to work, offering remote work opportunities, a monthly bonus program, health and 401(k) benefits, generous paid time off benefits, and more. We welcome you to join our team and experience the values-based culture that is OBHG!

Key Responsibilities: 

• Assigns and sequences diagnoses and procedures in accordance ICD-10 CM Official Coding
• Guidelines, CPT Assistant, Physician at Teaching Hospital Rules and Evaluation and Management Documentation Guidelines
• Experience with billing, collections from insurance companies and patients, insurance follow up, charge entry
• Analyze and resolve charge entry coding errors
• Familiar with revenue cycle management processes
• Ability to work with eBridge, Putty and Lyra software
• Report and analyze errors, trends, and findings
• Compose reports using Microsoft Excel and Word
• Ability to interpret regulatory and payer rules and directives concerning coding
• Ability to function in a high volume environment producing quality work
• Solid interpersonal and telephone communication skills
• Ability to consistently work independently and problem solve
• Must be able to multi-task and prioritize job responsibilities
• Must be dependable, responsible and team oriented
• Strong attention to detail (such as interpretation of clinical data including medical terminology and disease
  processes)
• Demonstrate a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
• Strong working knowledge of HIPAA as it relates to the entire revenue cycle management cycle process
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We Are Looking For:

• Certified AAPC Coder
• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
• Effective interpersonal skills required in interactions with Ob Hospitalists and personnel.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 Office suite, moderate skills with Excel
• Ability to work with highly confidential materials.
• Must possess high ethical standards.

Why Join OBHG:

Join the forefront of women's healthcare with OB Hospitalist Group (OBHG), the nation’s largest and only dedicated provider of customized obstetric hospitalist programs. Celebrating over 19 years of pioneering excellence, OBHG has transformed the landscape of maternal health. Our mission-driven company offers a unique opportunity to elevate the standard of women's healthcare, providing 24/7 real-time triage and hospital-based obstetric coverage across the United States. If you are driven to join a team that makes a real difference in the lives of women and newborns and thrive in a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and excellence, OBHG is your next career destination!

The Good Stuff We Offer:

• A mission based company with an amazing company culture.
• Paid time off & holidays so you can spend time with the people you love.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your loved ones.
• Health Savings Account (with employer contribution) or Flexible Spending Account options.
• Employer Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Optional Short Term Disability Buy-up plan.
• 401(k) Savings Plan, with ROTH option.
• Legal Plan.
• Identity Theft Services.
• Mental health support and resources.
• Employee Referral program – join our team, bring your friends, and get paid.