Coder Certified (remote) - Orthopedic Surgery

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Base: $25.30 - $37.94 / hourly; bonus/equity: not ...
Review medical record documentation
Select comprehensive diagnoses and procedures
Code evaluation and management
Reviews medical record documentation to determine appropriate billing codes and necessary documentation

Job Summary

  • Reviews medical record documentation to determine appropriate billing codes and necessary documentation.
  • Acts as lead person and assists coders with IBC staff with medical terminology and policy interpretation as required.
  • Personal Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

Matching Summary

Reviews medical record documentation to determine appropriate billing codes and necessary documentation.

Salary

Base: $25.30 - $37.94 / Hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Competitive health insurance packages, 4 weeks caregiver leave, tuition coverage

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Review medical record documentation
  • Select comprehensive diagnoses and procedures
  • Code evaluation and management
  • Code diagnosis to ICD-9
  • Meet with physicians to review documentation

Nice-to-have

  • Increase physician awareness of documentation
  • Prepare case reports for billing
  • Assist with medical terminology interpretation

Key Requirements

  • Certified Coding Associate (CCA)
  • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
  • Certified Coding Specialist - Physican based (CCS-P)
  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
  • Certified Professional Coder - Apprentice (CPC-A)
  • Certified Professional Coder - Hospital (CPC-H)
  • Certified Professional Coder - Hospital Apprentice (CPC-H-A)
  • Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
  • Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
  • Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding

Work Rights

Not specified

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