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Medical Coding Specialist, Professional Fee - Remote
Job Summary:
The Medical Coding Specialist, Professional Fee is responsible for accurately abstracting data into appropriate client electronic medical record systems, following the Official ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Guidelines for Coding, AMA CPT Guidelines, Evaluation and Management Guidelines, and CMS directives. Performs data entry of required abstracted patient information into the client’s information system. Queries physicians when appropriate and interacts with Clinical Documentation staff as per account requirements. Maintains consistent coding accuracy rate of 95% or better while also meeting productivity standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assigns appropriate ICD-10-CM, E/M, CPT, HCPCS codes and modifiers to professional fee accounts as per designated workflowAbstracts and enters coded data and/or charges for physician statistical and reporting requirementsMay assign/validate professional fee level of service based upon either 95 or 97 Evaluation and Management GuidelinesQueries physicians to clarify conflicting, imprecise, incomplete, ambiguous, and/or inconsistent clinical information when appropriateCommunicates documentation improvement opportunities and coding issues to appropriate personnel for follow up and resolutionCommunicates with Clinical Documentation Improvement and/or Revenue Cycle teams for follow up and reconciliation of accountsMaintains required productivity and quality requirementsMaintains coding credential requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidate must possess an approved AHIMA or AAPC coding credentialMinimum 2 years’ coding experience required; specialty experience may be preferred as per specific client needsAdditional Information
KEY SUCCESS ATTRIBUTES:
Integrity, passion, and ethics are requiredDemonstrates strong collaboration skillsHas strong analytic and problem-solving abilities and techniquesExhibit consistent initiative with strong drive for results and successDemonstrate commitment to a team environment Demonstrate excellent interpersonal as well as well-developed written, verbal, and presentation communication skills including deep listening and attention to detailAbility to self-motivate and self-directPossess strong time management and organizational skillsCommitment and adherence to company Core Values
CORE COMPETENCIES:
High level of integrity & ethical judgementCommunicationConsistency and ReliabilityMeeting Standards
BENEFITS:
We offer an excellent salary, full benefits package including 401(k) with company match and discretionary profit sharing, group medical, dental, vision, life, & short-term disability insurance, and PTO policy.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Sitting, talking, hearing and near vision are required over 90% of the time, while walking is required frequently throughout the day. Standing is required over 10% of the time. Feeling is required 90% of the time and reaching is required about 50% of the time. Bending, twisting and climbing are required, as in far vision, but only for 10% or less of the time. Low levels of lifting (10 pounds of less) is required about 25% of the time, while medium levels (20 to 40 pounds) of lifting and carrying are required less than 5% of the time. Ability to travel to field sites may be required up to 15% of the time.
WORKING CONDITIONS WHILE PERFORMING ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Over 90% of the time is spent indoors, with protection from weather conditions. Exposure to noise levels that may be distracting or uncomfortable is present in only unusual situations.
e4health is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category.
Applicants for U.S. based positions with e4health must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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