Certified Medical Coder
Posted 2 weeks ago by 1751101472
Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA
Summary: The Certified Medical Coder role involves reviewing medical records to ensure accurate coding of diagnoses and procedures for optimal reimbursement. The position requires adherence to coding guidelines and corporate policies, including HIPAA regulations. This is a W2 contract position for a duration of 4 months, with responsibilities including data abstraction and administrative support. The role is remote and requires specific coding certifications and skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review medical record documentation and accurately code the primary/secondary diagnoses and procedures using ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 coding conventions.
- Sequence the diagnoses and procedures using coding guidelines.
- Ensure DRG/APC assignment is accurate.
- Abstract and compile data from medical records for appropriate optimal reimbursement for hospital and/or professional charges.
- Serves as backup to other administrative functions as assigned.
- Meets job standards for achieving contract deliverables.
- Assists with other job- and education-related duties as assigned.
- Read, understand, and adhere to all corporate policies including policies related to HIPAA and its Privacy and Security Rules.
Key Skills:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Certification as a Coding Specialist (CCS preferred - others may be considered with substantial hospital inpatient coding experience).
- Knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT systems.
- Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology.
- Ability to interpret medical terminology.
- Knowledge of DRG (Diagnosis-Related Group)/APC (Ambulatory Payment Classification) reimbursement.
- Coding software.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Efficient data entry skills.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Ability to meet deadlines with a sense of urgency.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: USA
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Detailed Description From Employer:
Role: Certified Medical Coder
W2 Contract: 4 Months
Location: Remote
Pay Rate: $34/hour on W2 - All inclusive
Overview
The purpose of this position is to review the medical record to assure specificity of diagnoses, procedures and appropriate/optimal reimbursement for hospital and/or professional charges; Retrieves information from medical records, ensuring adherence with established methods and procedures.
Responsibilities:
Review medical record documentation and accurately code the primary/secondary diagnoses and procedures using ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 coding conventions.
Sequence the diagnoses and procedures using coding guidelines.
Ensure DRG/APC assignment is accurate.
Abstract and compile data from medical records for appropriate optimal reimbursement for hospital and/or professional charges.
Serves as backup to other administrative functions as assigned.
Meets job standards for achieving contract deliverables.
Assists with other job- and education-related duties as assigned.
Other duties as assigned
Read, understand, and adhere to all corporate policies including policies related to HIPAA and its Privacy and Security Rules.
Required Skills & Experience
High school diploma or GED.
Certification as a Coding Specialist (CCS preferred - others may be considered with substantial hospital inpatient coding experience)
Knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT systems.
Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology.
Ability to interpret medical terminology.
Knowledge of DRG (Diagnosis-Related Group)/APC (Ambulatory Payment Classification) (reimbursement.
The purpose of this position is to review the medical record to assure specificity of diagnoses, procedures and appropriate/optimal reimbursement for hospital and/or professional charges; Retrieves information from medical records, ensuring adherence with established methods and procedures.
Responsibilities:
Review medical record documentation and accurately code the primary/secondary diagnoses and procedures using ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 coding conventions.
Sequence the diagnoses and procedures using coding guidelines.
Ensure DRG/APC assignment is accurate.
Abstract and compile data from medical records for appropriate optimal reimbursement for hospital and/or professional charges.
Serves as backup to other administrative functions as assigned.
Meets job standards for achieving contract deliverables.
Assists with other job- and education-related duties as assigned.
Other duties as assigned
Read, understand, and adhere to all corporate policies including policies related to HIPAA and its Privacy and Security Rules.
Required Skills & Experience
High school diploma or GED.
Certification as a Coding Specialist (CCS preferred - others may be considered with substantial hospital inpatient coding experience)
Knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT systems.
Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology.
Ability to interpret medical terminology.
Knowledge of DRG (Diagnosis-Related Group)/APC (Ambulatory Payment Classification) (reimbursement.
Coding software.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Attention to detail.
Efficient data entry skills.
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Ability to meet deadlines with a sense of urgency.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Attention to detail.
Efficient data entry skills.
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Ability to meet deadlines with a sense of urgency.