We’re seeking a Medical Coder to join an organization that has an established, exciting, and innovative healthcare delivery model! This organization fills the healthcare gaps for an elderly, complex set of patients by focusing on preventing hospitalization and improving the overall care their patients receive. They are looking for coders to join their team and further their mission!

As a Medical Coder you will partner with physician offices within our established partnerships to assist them in the accurate coding of patient medical records. You serve as a subject matter expert in ICD.9 and ICD.10, AHA Coding Clinic for ICD.9 CM and ICD.10 CM and CMS Medicare Part C instructions and requirements for diagnostic coding.

This is a full time, direct hire, 100% remote position, with a small travel requirement for a Certified Coding Specialist who has at least 2 years of experience in Outpatient Coding.

Responsibilities:

• Accounts for coding and abstracting of patient encounters, including diagnostic and procedural information, significant reportable elements, and complications. This is done in adherence with ICD.9 and ICD.10 Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, AHA Coding Clinic for ICD.9 CM and ICD.10 CM, and CMS Medicare Part instructions and requirements for diagnostic coding.
• Researches and analyzes data needs for reimbursement.
• Analyzes medical records and identifies documentation deficiencies.
• Reviews and verifies documentation supports diagnoses, procedures, and treatment results.
• Identifies diagnostic and procedural information.
• Audits clinical documentation and coded data to validate documentation supports services rendered for reimbursement and reporting purposes.
• Assigns codes for reimbursements, research and compliance with regulatory requirements utilizing guidelines.
• Follows coding conventions. Serves as coding consultant to care providers.
• Identifies discrepancies, potential quality of care, and billing issues.
• Researches, analyzes, recommends, and facilitates plan of action to correct discrepancies and prevent future coding errors.
• Identifies reportable elements, complications, and other procedures.

 Qualifications:

• Basic Qualifications:
• High school diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent.
• 2+ years recent outpatient medical coding experience
• ICD.10 certification
• Must possess one of the following coding credentials: CPC, CCS, CCS-P, RHIT, or RHIA
• Proficient computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong people skills and ability to build supportive relationships with providers.
• Outstanding organizational skills and an ability to operate efficiently and independently.
• Preferred:
• CMS HCC Risk Adjustment experience
• Outpatient CDI credential from AAPC or ACDIS
• Auditing experience

 FULL SUITE OF BENEFITS

 Health, Dental, Vision

• 401K Retirement Plan (with match)
• CME and Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Starting at 20 days annually PLUS 10 Paid holidays
• Family friendly policies
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Our organization is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email matt@medcentric.net for assistance. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.