Medical Records Coder

Title: Medical Records Coder

Location: 100% Remote - Work from Home

Initial Assignment Length: 10 Months

Benefits: Paid Weekly, Health, Dental & Vision Benefits Available!

A global health insurance provider whose mission is to improve the health, well-being, and peace of mind of those the company serves. Become a part of this ever-growing, deeply caring, and collaborative healthcare industry leader today!

Description:

The primary job function of the Coding Quality Review is to review the work completed by Health Assessment Providers for the accuracy of medical records and make recommendations to healthcare providers according to the ICD10-CM HCC’s guidelines.

Responsibilities:

Make sure all documentation for completed assessments has been

received

Review each HRA template and the master document for coding accuracy

Maintain coding certification current

Delivers professional activities related to quality review

Provides standard professional advice and creates initial reports/analyses for review

Assists with third-party audits by completing questionnaires, validating selected claims, responding to error

Identifies and recommends changes to improvements in department processing and procedures, and assists in the development of audit guidelines

Acts as subject matter expert and a resource for healthcare providers

Develops and/or recommend training programs to address error trends

Review assessments for accuracy and assign ICD 10 –CM/HCC’s guideline

Send completed exam to corresponding vendor/client

Maintains productivity between 25-30 charts reviewed daily

Maintains coding accuracy of 95% on a monthly basis

Communicates with providers on documentation related issues

Communicates with Coding Director

Maintains current their coding certification

Explore new certifications as required by the organization

Participates in coding trainings, conferences as offered by the organization

Completes additional projects as distributed to the coding team

Helps with any additional requests from Medical Directors, and Coding Director

Department: Assessments

Competencies

Problem Solving

Time Management

Team Work

Quality Management

Organization Support

Dependability

Quality

Quantity

Technical Skills

Certifications:

HIPAA Certified

CPC certificate or corresponding certificate from a reputable coding organization –AAPC, AHIMA

ICD-10 Certified

CRC certification a plus

Work Environment

Work setting is primarily work at home setting with requirements of sitting with some standing involved.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Certified Professional Coder with AAPC/AHIMA

ICD-10 Certified

Excel proficiency

Coding experience at least 2 years

High school diploma or general education (GED)

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos

Ability to write simple correspondence

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions

Strong knowledge of Epic and Rounding well EMR systems

Experience in Microsoft products such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer



Certifications & Licenses:

Certified Medical Coder

Certified Professional Coder

HIPAA

HIPAA Certified

ICD-10 Certified

Minimum Degree Required:

Completed High School (Diploma or GED)

Languages:

English - Read Write Speak

Should you accept an offer for a contract opportunity with our client, the following pre-employment items will be required: 7-year criminal background check, which will include verifying your highest level of education completed and your employment history for the last 7 years, and a urine drug test analysis (does not look for marijuana/THC). You may be required to provide documentation (copy of your diploma or licenses, W2's or Pay stubs) to help us verify this information.