Medical Coding Manager
- Consulting
- $35 - $45
- Glen Allen, VA
- Remote
Remote need for Medical Coder with strong outpatient experience! 5-6 month contract position!
A bit about us:
We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Medical Coder to join our dynamic team. This position requires a dedicated professional who is passionate about the medical industry and is well-versed in Athena EHR or equivalent software. The successful candidate will be responsible for assigning codes to medical procedures, diagnoses, and treatments, ensuring the accuracy and compliance with established coding standards and regulatory bodies.
This is a short term contract role (around 5 months) with potential for extension.
This is a short term contract role (around 5 months) with potential for extension.
Why join us?
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401k
- Remote flexibility
- Flexible schedules
- and much more!
Job Details
Responsibilities:
1. Accurately assign ICD-10 and CPT codes to medical procedures, diagnoses, and treatments in accordance with industry standards and regulatory guidelines.
2. Review patient medical records to extract pertinent data and ensure the accuracy of coding.
3. Utilize Athena EHR or equivalent software to enter, update, and maintain coding information.
4. Communicate effectively with physicians and other healthcare professionals to clarify diagnoses or to obtain additional information.
5. Regularly audit coding and billing data for accuracy and compliance, identifying any discrepancies and taking corrective action as necessary.
6. Stay abreast of the latest updates and changes in medical coding standards and regulations.
7. Provide training and guidance to other staff members on coding practices and procedures as needed.
8. Collaborate with the billing department to ensure that coded data is correctly utilized for billing purposes.
Qualifications:
1. A minimum of 5 years of experience in outpatient medical coding is required and ideally 1+ year of true management experience.
2. Proficiency in Athena EHR or equivalent software is preferred.
3. Certification as a Professional Coder (CPC) or a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) is preferred.
4. Excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in data entry and coding.
5. Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
6. Strong understanding of ICD-10 and CPT coding standards and regulations is required.
7. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
8. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and correct coding errors.
9. Ability to stay up-to-date with changes in medical coding standards and regulations.
10. Strong customer facing experience.
1. Accurately assign ICD-10 and CPT codes to medical procedures, diagnoses, and treatments in accordance with industry standards and regulatory guidelines.
2. Review patient medical records to extract pertinent data and ensure the accuracy of coding.
3. Utilize Athena EHR or equivalent software to enter, update, and maintain coding information.
4. Communicate effectively with physicians and other healthcare professionals to clarify diagnoses or to obtain additional information.
5. Regularly audit coding and billing data for accuracy and compliance, identifying any discrepancies and taking corrective action as necessary.
6. Stay abreast of the latest updates and changes in medical coding standards and regulations.
7. Provide training and guidance to other staff members on coding practices and procedures as needed.
8. Collaborate with the billing department to ensure that coded data is correctly utilized for billing purposes.
Qualifications:
1. A minimum of 5 years of experience in outpatient medical coding is required and ideally 1+ year of true management experience.
2. Proficiency in Athena EHR or equivalent software is preferred.
3. Certification as a Professional Coder (CPC) or a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) is preferred.
4. Excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in data entry and coding.
5. Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
6. Strong understanding of ICD-10 and CPT coding standards and regulations is required.
7. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
8. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and correct coding errors.
9. Ability to stay up-to-date with changes in medical coding standards and regulations.
10. Strong customer facing experience.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.