Candidate must reside in the states of Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, New Mexico, or Georgia to further be considered for this position.
Responsibilities:
* Responsible for maintaining current and high-quality ICD-10-CM and CPT coding of all professional services, including inpatient and outpatient Evaluation & Management (E/M), and operative/surgical procedures for multi-specialties. Via assigned work queues, verifies all charges and code assignments are correct. Accurately assigns appropriate modifiers to CPT codes. Communicates regularly with providers regarding coding concerns, missing/incomplete documentation, and coding policy updates. Responsible for assigned coding denial work queues. Requirements:
Minimum requirements:
- Completion of an AAPC or AHIMA approved Coding Certificate Program; High school diploma or GED
- Minimum 3 years of multi-specialty physician operative and procedural services coding in an acute care hospital and/or outpatient clinic setting. *Specific experience Neurology/Neurosurgery required.
- Expert knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS, and medical terminology
- Strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial payers coding/billing guidelines and compliance regulations, including medical policy restrictions (LCDs and NCDs)
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical and research skills, with extreme attention to detail
- Proficient using multiple software applications, including: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Ability to prioritize assignments to meet deadlines
- Ability to meet set production
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work setting:
Experience:
- Cardio surgery coding: 3 years (Required)
Location:
Work Location: Remote