Coder II

Job Title: Coder II

Location: Location:100% Remote
Duration:3 Months (Potential Extension)

Schedule: Mon- Fri

Job Summary

The Coder reviews clinical documentation and diagnostic results and applies appropriate ICD-10-CM codes to support diagnoses, procedures, and treatment results. Codes are used for billing, internal and external reporting, research, and regulatory compliance activities. Abides by the standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and adheres to all official coding guidelines.

Verify that all ICD-10-CM codes are correctly captured. Verify that physician is correctly abstracted. Keeps abreast of coding guideline changes by self-study, assigned education, coding meeting attendance or related in-services. Participates in internal and external quality review meetings. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Required: Minimum 2+ years of work experience as a medical coder.

Preferred: Coding experience in multiple specialties to include OB/GYN,
Preferred : Urology, Oncology, Pain Management, Cardiology, General Surgery, Cardiothoracic, Neurosurgery, Neurology, and Orthopedics procedures. Knowledge of E/M coding.

Certifications Required:

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certi fi ed Outpatient Coder (COC), Certi fi ed Coding Specialist Physician-Based (CCS-P), Certi fi ed Coding Specialist (CCS), or Certi fi ed Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA)
• Home Health: Home Care Coding Specialist (HCS-D), or Certi fi ed Coding Specialist (CCS), or Certified Professional Coder Certification (CPC)
• HASCH Administration: Certi fi ed Coding Specialist Physician based (CCS-P) or Certi fi ed Professional Coder Certification (CPC) or Certi fi ed Outpatient Coder (COC)
• Cath Lab/IR: Certi fi ed Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certi fi ed Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder (CIRCC)