Medical Coder - Remote/Nationwide
Signature Performance, Inc.
Seattle, WA(remote)
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$26–$28 Per Hour
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Anatomy, Billing, CCA - Citrix Certified Administrator, Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Code Reviews, Cost Control, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), Data Entry, Demographics, Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG), Documentation, Federal Government, Federal Laws and Regulations, Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS), ICD-10, Identify Issues, Insurance Regulations, Legal, Life Insurance, Medical Coding, Medical Diagnosis, Medical Records, Medical Terminology, Medical Treatment, Multitasking, Pathology, Philosophy, Physiology, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Radiology, Record Keeping, Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Reimbursement, Team Player, Training/Teaching, United States Citizen
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
14 days ago
Medical Coder
#2621
United States
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Position Description
About You
You are a person who has Profee Outpatient Coding experience. We need someone who is responsible for assignment of accurate Evaluation and Management (E&M) ICD-10-CM, ICD-10- PCS, current procedural terminology (CPT) and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes, modifiers and quantities derived from medical record documentation (paper or electronic) for encounters dependent upon record type.
Tell us about your experience with Profee Outpatient Coding.
Are you a team player and a self-motivator?
What is your experience with conducting business in a way that is credit to a company?
We are counting on you to manage multiple projects using your problem-solving skills.
We are looking for someone UNCOMMON. What is uncommon about you?
Are you highly committed? Are you team-oriented? Do you value professionalism, trust, honesty, and integrity? If so, we cannot wait to meet you.
About The Position
Assign the principal and secondary diagnoses and procedures by thoroughly reviewing all documentation in the medical record utilizing knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and pathology.
Review the discharge summary, history and physical, physician progress notes, consultation reports, radiology, laboratory, pathology, operative records, emergency room record to accurately assign diagnosis and / or procedure. Determine diagnoses that were treated, monitored, and evaluated and procedures done during the episode of care and assign appropriate codes.
Assigns and ensures correct code selection following Official Coding Guidelines and compliance with federal and insurance regulations.
Ensure the diagnoses and procedures are sequenced in order of their clinical significance to accurately assign the appropriate DRG, APC or payment tier under the Prospective Payment system to guarantee accurate reimbursement.
Review coding for accuracy and completeness prior to submission to billing.
Abstract required medical and demographic information from the medical record and enter the data into the system to ensure accuracy of the database. Responsible for correcting any data found to be in error after reviewing the medical record and comparing with system entries.
Ensures all required component parts of the medical record that pertain to coding are present, accurate and comply with CMS, JCAHO, and client requirements. Identify incomplete or conflicting documentation in the medical record and formulate a physician query to obtain missing documentation and/ or clarification to accurately complete the coding process. Utilize computer applications and resources essential to completing the coding process efficiently.
Meets coding quality and quantity expectations.
Minimum Requirements:
Minimum 2 years of Medical Coding experience required
Experience with Professional Fee Coding
Experience with EHR systems
Education, Experience & Certification Requirements vary based on coding assigned. Accepted certifications from American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) include:
Registered Health Information Management Technician (RHIT)
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
Certified Coding Associate (CCA) * Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
Certified Coding Specialist- Physician-Based (CCS-P)
Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
About Us
You are uncommon. We are, too. We are looking for people to help us in our mission of working hard at lowering healthcare administrative costs for federal government agencies, payers, and providers. At Signature, our mission is to improve the health of our clients' business and make the lives of the people we work with better. As we continue to experience exponential growth, we are looking for uncommon individuals to enhance our vision. We will continue to accomplish our mission by leading with our values of Passion, Courage, Integrity, and Respect in all interactions, making us a consistent annual Best Places to Work organization. We need uncommon leaders with uncommon qualities to shape our uncommon culture and achieve our uncommon mission.
About the Benefits
When you are a member of Signature Performance, you are a part of a solutions-based organization where the values of passion, integrity, courage, and respect are the driving forces behind all our decision-making. We trust you to do important work and bring the best version of yourself to work every day, so we want to help you achieve a work-life balance while consistently challenging yourself. Signature believes in fully developing each one of our Associates. Our performance-driven philosophy boasts competitive pay and additional position specific incentives, where world-class training and development, resources, and events drive our award-winning culture where everyone thrives.
Health Insurance
Fully Paid Life Insurance
Fully Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Professional Development and Tuition Assistance Program
401(k) Program with Employer Match
Security Requirements
U.S. Citizenship, naturalized citizenship, or Permanent status is required for this position.
All work on all position at Signature Performance must be completed in the continental United States, Alaska, or Hawaii.
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 8:00a - 5:00p CST
Compensation Range
$26.00 - $28.00/Hour
Position Type
Full Time
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and recordkeeping purposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest. Providing this information is strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjected to any adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide this information. If you do not choose to answer these questions, we ask that you select "Decline to Identify" for each question. Thank you for your voluntary cooperation.
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