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Remote Medical Coders / Surgical

Remote Medical Coders / Surgical

Virtual Desk Jobs
Published
April 13, 2019
Location
Westminster, CA
Category
Job Type
Remote  
Job ID
Virtual Desk Jobs
Salary
$23.75

Description

Responsible for facility Outpatient and Surgery coding (Ambulatory/Same Day Surgery), including Emergency Room, E&M, and Observations. Must be able to maintain the following productivity standards: OP 6-7 charts per hour, ER 13-14 charts per hour, and OBS 3-4 charts per hour.

Minimum 2 years of OP, ED, and E&M coding experience. 5 years will be considered in lieu of credential.
Must be CPC, CCS, RHIT or RHIA certified.
Must complete client's exam before being eligible for interview.

Medical, Dental, Vision
10 days PTO

Review medical records to identify pertinent diagnoses and procedures relative to the patient’s healthcare encounter.
Select the principal diagnosis and principal procedure, along with other diagnoses and procedures using UHDDS definition.
Ensure appropriate DRG assignment.
Abstract appropriate information from the medical record based on the guidelines provided by the client and after a thorough review of the medical record.
Solicit 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.
Participate in Coding Roundtables through presentation of materials, articles and current issues related to coding and Health Information Management.
Maintain current knowledge of the information contained in the Coding Clinic, CPT Assistant, and the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.
Maintain effective and professional communication skills.
Contributes to a positive company image by exhibiting professionalism, adaptability and mutual respect.
Assist in working the QA queue for their assigned client when requested.

CPC and/or CCS required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must have a minimum of 3 years of related coding experience; 5-7 years preferred.
Understands medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, surgical technology, pharmacology and disease processes.
Extensive knowledge of ICD-9-CM and CPT coding principles and guidelines, reimbursement systems, federal, state and payor-specific regulations and policies pertaining to documentation, coding and billing.
Must pass coding proficiency test.

Competitive salary
Three weeks of paid time off (120 hours) annually
Seven paid holidays annually
Signing bonuses
Job-related education reimbursement

Pay: $23.75 per hr / DOE

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