Medical Coder II - Remote

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Description

About Us:

Meduit is a national leader in healthcare revenue cycle management, supporting hospitals and physician practices in 48 states. We focus on optimizing payments, allowing clients to focus on patient care, and pride ourselves on our core values: Integrity, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Client-Focused, and Results-Oriented. Learn more at www.meduitrcm.com.

About the Role:

The Medical Coding Specialist II is responsible for correctly coding healthcare claims and analyzing denials to obtain proper reimbursement. The Medical Coder accurately and efficiently codes hospital outpatient and professional service using official code sets and classifications systems to obtain the most accurate data based on documentation.

Title:

Medical Coder II

Location:

Remote

Schedule:

8am – 5pm in Eastern, Central, Mountain, or Pacific time zones

Department:

Insurance

Reports To:

Coding Supervisor

Compensation:

$26-$30 per hour, depending on qualifications

Key Responsibilities:

Read and analyze patient records

Accurately and efficiently code for a variety of services including but not limited to, evaluation and management, laboratory, imaging, injections and infusions, and specialty surgical procedures in the clinic and hospital outpatient settings.

Monitor, research, and correct claim denials within health plan requirements and document any trends with which to follow-up

Submits clean claims for payment

Complies with Federal and State standards utilizing CCI edits, Medicare bulletins, ACR bulletins, etc. to keep abreast of the changes within the industry

Maintains knowledge of and complies with coding guidelines

Find documentation in multiple EMR systems such as EPIC, ECW, Cerner, Meditech

Interacts with clients to ensure accuracy

Maintain patient confidentiality and information security

Maintain an error rate of 5% or less

Must meet production goals assigned by supervisor

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent

5 years of on-the-job experience in abstract coding and coding denials for both hospital outpatient and professional claims

Payor and Policy Research experience

Experience Epic platform

Any of the following certifications by AAPC or AHIMA (Proof of current certification required):

• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
• Or equivalent certification from AAPC or AHIMA

Preferred Qualifications:

Associates degree or equivalent in Health Information Management

MediTech experience

Rural Health Clinic experience

Critical Access Healthcare experience

Employment eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire

The company does not provide employment visa sponsorship for this position

As a condition of employment, a pre-employment background check will be conducted

At this time, we are unable to consider candidates residing in the state of New York for this position

What We Offer:

Comprehensive paid training

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA and FSA available

401(k) with company match

Paid Wellness Time and Holidays

Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability

Internal growth opportunities

Meduit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on any protected class and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, consistent with applicable laws. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, satisfactory references, and any required documentation.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.