Coding Specialists are an important part of the Team at CorroHealth!
The Coding Team Member will provide CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10-CM coding a minimum of 1-4 specialties. Will be Coding Professional Fee, Facility, or HCC. Professional Fee Specialties could include UR, Podiatry, Plastics, Pediatrics, OB, Pain Management, Ortho, Addiction, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Urgent Care, Pulmonary, or ED. Facility Chart types could include OT, PT, Urgent Care, ED, or a variety of other specialties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Team Member must be able to work from home and be independent in their coding skills.
- Provide various components of coding services to support our clients.
- Calculate ProFee and/or Facility E/M levels by using an algorithm created by our company
- Recognize critical care cases by patient acuity.
- Code surgical procedures typical of an ER setting to capture additional revenue when appropriate.
- Apply ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes to the highest level of specificity available.
- Accurately apply diagnosis and procedure codes utilizing ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT®, and HCPCS
- Interpret coding guidelines for accurate code assignment
- Identify the importance of documentation on code assignment and the subsequent reimbursement impact.
- Align conduct with AHIMA's Standards of Ethical Coding and the Company’s Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and support the Company’s Ethics and Compliance Program.
- Comply with all internal policies and procedures.
- Actively participate in Company provided training and education.
- All Coders must maintain at least one credential through either AAPC or AHIMA.
- Ensure individual compliance with all privacy and security rules and regulations and commit to the protection of all Company confidential information, including but not limited to, Personal Health Information
Required Qualifications:
- All coders MUST be certified through either the AAPC (CPC or COC) or AHIMA (CCS or CCS-P).
- Must have at least a minimum of 2 years of on the job experience.
- Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required.
- Must have working knowledge and experience with systems such as EMR, Billing, etc
- Must have a phone, reliable internet connection and current coding materials such as CPT and ICD-10-CM coding references.
- Will be required to maintain an ongoing productivity level and accuracy rate of 95% or higher
- Will be required to maintain a quality score of 95% or higher
- Must be proficient in Microsoft programs like Excel and Outlook. Examples include:
- Excel you should be able to open and add to a spreadsheet, perform basic formulas like adding or multiplying.
- Outlooks you should be able to manage emails and schedule and attend meetings.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and written.
- Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines
- May be required to perform other duties as assigned by Leadership Team Member.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must be able to communicate effectively with clients and Team Members, both verbally and written. While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member will be frequently required to stand and sit for long periods of time. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work setting:
Experience:
- outpatient coding: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote