Senior Coder

Medical Billing and CodingMedical Billing and CodingFull TimeRemoteTeam 10,001+H1B No SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

48 days ago

Salary

$24 - $37 / hour

High School1 yr expExperience acceptedEnglish

Job Description

• Responsible for assigning diagnostic and procedural codes to patient charts of moderate to high complexity using ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS or any other designated coding classification system in accordance with coding rules and regulations. • Abstracting required clinical information from the medical record. • Reviews medical records for the determination of accurate assignment of all documented diagnoses and procedures. • Adheres to Standards of Ethical Coding (AHIMA). • Demonstrates ability to achieve accuracy and consistency in the selection of principal and secondary diagnoses (including MCC & CC) and procedures. • Meets and/or exceeds Conifer’s coding productivity guidelines. • Stays current with AHA Official Coding and Reporting Guidelines, CMS and other agency directives for ICD-10-CM and CPT coding.

Job Requirements

One year of experience performing medical record coding in acute care setting preferred
High school graduate or equivalent is required
Completion of basic coding course (academic, seminar, workshop or facility-based), including medical terminology and basic anatomy and physiology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience also required
Proficient in outpatient diagnosis coding guidelines
Proficient in CPT/HCPCS code assignment including Evaluation & Management facility coding guidelines
Ability to assign corresponding PCS codes (after dates of service 10/1/2014)
Working knowledge of the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS)
Adept at comparing documentation, code assignment and charge in the financial system for accuracy and completeness and elevating concerns to the appropriate manager
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by the duties of the position
Ability to concentrate and accomplish tasks with explicit accuracy
Ability to use office equipment and automated systems/applications/software at an acceptable level of proficiency
Functional knowledge of facility EMR, encoder and other support software.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
Paid time off (vacation & sick leave) – min of 12 days per year, accrue at a rate of approximately 1.84 hours per 40 hours worked.
401k with up to 6% employer match
10 paid holidays per year
Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance.
For Colorado employees, Conifer offers paid leave in accordance with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.