Job Description

Location: REMOTE
Salary: $18.00 USD Hourly - $20.00 USD Hourly
Description: One of our largest clients is currently seeking Remote Entry Level Medical Coders with NO prior coding experience to join their team! 

These positions are Full-Time (at least 40/week) and Remote. All candidates must be certified through the AAPC or AHIMA (CPC-A, CCS, RHIT, etc.) and sit in the continental US.

As a Medical Coder you will work remotely to accurately determine ICD-10 Codes for diagnoses for outpatient and inpatient records for risk adjustment for Medicare, ACA, and Medicaid. You will ensure that all Coding assignments are accurate according to coding policies and based on the documentation provided in the Medical record. Using a thorough knowledge of coding policies and procedures as well as medical terminology and technology, you will be responsible for providing documentation feedback to physicians under the direction of the Coding Operations Manager or Quality Management personnel.

Jobs in this function provide coding and coding auditing services. This includes the analysis and translation of medical and clinical diagnoses, procedures, injuries, or illnesses into designated numerical codes.

This job will have the following responsibilities:

• Adhere to and maintains required levels of performance in both Coding accuracy and productivity
• Identify appropriate assignment of CPT and ICD-10 Codes for Physician and facility services provided in an Observation service setting, and Inpatient setting
• Understanding of ICD-10 Coding in relation to DRGs
• Abstract additional data elements during the Chart Review process when coding, as needed
• Maintain a thorough understanding of assigned Client Coding specifics
• Perform Coding duties as appropriate according to pre-determined schedules
• Review and maintain a record of charts coded, held, and/or missing
• Provide documentation feedback to Providers, as needed, and queries physicians when appropriate
• Maintain up-to-date Coding knowledge by reviewing materials disseminated/recommended by the QM Manager, Coding Operations Managers, and Director of Coding/Quality Management, among others
• Participate in Coding department meetings and educational events
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Coding Credential through AAPC or AHIMA is required (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-H, CPC-A, or other)
• Previous healthcare experience preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
• Ability to work in a remote setting
• Stable internet connection with a modem you're able to hardwire into

Contact: asorber@judge.com

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Hourly pay, Full time, Remote job,

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