E/M Coder

Professional Coder E/M

This is a full-time, remote position that offers a flexible schedule. We are currently looking for candidates with experience specializing in the following area:
E&M for IP/OP/ER services.

Responsibilities:

• Review and accurately code cases to maximize reimbursement in a timely manner.
• Review and accurately code E&M and office procedures.
• Able to work independently and research coding scenarios.
• Coder is responsible for meeting our daily production goal and our quality goal of averaging 95% accuracy rate on a consistent basis.
• Attend conference calls as necessary to provide information and/or feedback.
• Communicate with leadership on coding or documentation issues/trends.
• Stay current on all coding guidelines (to include orthopedic-specific guidelines) maintain credentials as necessary.
• Participate in coding department and education meetings.
• Flexible to expand coding skill set into other specialties altogether.
• Maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive information.
• Other duties as assigned by leadership.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• High School diploma required. Associates or BS degree preferred.
• Successful completion of at least one AHIMA or AAPC certified program with the achievement of the correlating professional credential (CCS, CPC, etc.);
• active and in good standing. A CPC certification is preferred.
•  Minimum of 3 years physician coding experience (recent hands-on production) in Expertise in E&M coding for in-patient, out- patient and emergency room.
• Must have proficient knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology,
• CPT, ICD-10 coding, modifiers, disease processes, surgical techniques, and Medicare and Medicaid billing policies for professional services.

Additional skills required:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word,
• Excel,
• PowerPoint,
• Windows,
• electronic healthcare record information
• billing systems