Professional Coder II- REMOTE
About the position Responsibilities • Accurately code professional services from medical record documentation. • Review and assign correct ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, procedure codes, and E/M level codes. • Ensure compliance with AMA/CMS coding guidelines across multiple specialties. • Maintain knowledge of Medicare rules and Local Carrier Determination (LCD) and national Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits. • Communicate effectively with all levels of staff regarding coding and billing issues. Requirements • High school diploma or equivalent. • Current AAPC or AHIMA Coding Certification (e.g., CPC, COC, CCS, Specialty Coding Credential). • 2 years of medical records coding experience of CPT/HCPCS & ICD-10 for multiple specialties. • Knowledge of insurance company, third-party, and government reimbursement programs (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid). • Proficiency in CPT, ICD 9/10 CD, and HCPCS coding and medical terminology in multiple physician practice specialties. • Demonstrated high proficiency in Physician at Teaching Hospital (PATH) documentation guidelines. • Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology. • Ability to maintain knowledge of coding rules and proper procedure code sequencing. • Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of staff. • Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently and in a group setting. Nice-to-haves • Experience with medical records coding of CPT/HCPCS & ICD-10 in an academic teaching healthcare organization. Apply tot his job