Full Time Profee Cardiology Medical Coder Remote

 Profee Cardiology Medical Coder   Location:  Remote    About IKS Health www.ikshealth.com   Position Summary:  IKS Health company is seeking to hire a Profee Cardiology medical coder.   As an experienced coder, you will be responsible for providing coding and abstracting services for clients on outpatient, physician, or emergency room medical records using ICD-10-CM, CPS, and CPT coding systems.
You will use established coding principles, software, and your knowledge and experience to assign diagnostic and procedural codes after a thorough review of the medical record.   As a coding leader, you will participate in industry forums as well as support coding education within the team.   Coder will be coding Clinic E&M and CPTs for these accounts. Must also know how to code Echocardiograms, Remote Monitoring, and EKGs. Will also help with Claim Edits for this specialty.     Essential Functions:     

Review medical records to identify pertinent diagnoses and procedures relative to the patient's healthcare encounter.

Abstracts appropriate information from the medical record based on the guidelines provided by the client and after a thorough review of the medical record.

Solicits clarification from the physician regarding ambiguous or conflicting documentation in the medical record using guidelines provided by the client.

May act as a mentor to training coders and/or new hires by providing education and training.

Maintains current knowledge of the information contained in the Coding Clinic, CPT Assistant, and the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.

Maintains effective and professional communication skills.

Contributes to a positive company image by exhibiting professionalism, adaptability, and mutual respect.

Requirements:

CPC,COC,CIC,CCA,CCS,CCS-P,RHIT or RHIA

Epic/3M 360    experience a plus!

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Must have a minimum of 3 years of professional fee cardiac coding experience.  

Must be able to code EKGs and other clinic accounts

Understands medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, surgical technology, pharmacology, and disease processes.

Extensive knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding principles and guidelines, reimbursement systems, and federal, state, and payer-specific regulations and policies pertaining to documentation, coding, and billing.

Must pass a coding proficiency test.

  Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.     Compensation and Benefits:  The pay range for this position is $26hr-$28hr. Pay is based on several factors, including but not limited to current market conditions, location, education, work experience, certifications, etc. IKS Health offers a competitive benefits package including healthcare, 401 (k), and paid time off (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements for full-time employees). IKS Health is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.