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Medical Coder

Springfield, VA · On-site +1

$19.50 - $26/hr

... based on reports * Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations on coding quality trends, risk ... Medicare Risk Adjustment knowledge Additional Information Work at home - with travel (up to 5%) to ...

Medical Coder

Alexandria, VA · On-site +1

$20 - $26.75/hr

... based on reports * Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations on coding quality trends, risk ... Medicare Risk Adjustment knowledge Additional Information Work at home - with travel (up to 5%) to ...

Medical Coder

Triangle, VA · On-site +1

$19.75 - $26.25/hr

... based on reports * Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations on coding quality trends, risk ... Medicare Risk Adjustment knowledge Additional Information Work at home - with travel (up to 5%) to ...

Medical Coder

Arlington, VA · On-site +1

$21.50 - $28.75/hr

... based on reports * Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations on coding quality trends, risk ... Medicare Risk Adjustment knowledge Additional Information Work at home - with travel (up to 5%) to ...

Medical Coder

Manassas Park, VA · On-site +1

$18.50 - $24.75/hr

... based on reports * Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations on coding quality trends, risk ... Medicare Risk Adjustment knowledge Additional Information Work at home - with travel (up to 5%) to ...

Medical Coder

Oakton, VA · On-site +1

$19 - $25.25/hr

... based on reports * Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations on coding quality trends, risk ... Medicare Risk Adjustment knowledge Additional Information Work at home - with travel (up to 5%) to ...

Medical Coder

Fairfax, VA · On-site +1

$18.25 - $24.50/hr

... based on reports * Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations on coding quality trends, risk ... Medicare Risk Adjustment knowledge Additional Information Work at home - with travel (up to 5%) to ...

Medical Coder

Annandale, VA · On-site +1

$18.75 - $24.75/hr

... based on reports * Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations on coding quality trends, risk ... Medicare Risk Adjustment knowledge Additional Information Work at home - with travel (up to 5%) to ...

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What is the difference between Home Based Medical Coding Apprentice vs Medical Coding Specialist?

AspectHome Based Medical Coding ApprenticeMedical Coding Specialist
CertificationsBasic coding certifications (e.g., CPC, CCS) often requiredAdvanced certifications preferred or required
Work EnvironmentRemote, supervised training settingRemote or on-site, more independent work
Job RoleLearning and assisting with coding tasksPerforming complete coding assignments independently
Experience LevelEntry-level, in trainingMid-level, experienced

The Home Based Medical Coding Apprentice is an entry-level role focused on training and gaining experience in medical coding, often working under supervision. In contrast, a Medical Coding Specialist is an experienced professional responsible for independently coding medical records. While both roles may work remotely and require similar certifications, the apprentice is in a learning phase, whereas the specialist performs fully independent coding tasks.

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Medical Coding Auditor

Medical Coding Auditor

A.P.R., Inc. (AlphaProTemps)

Linthicum Heights, MD • Remote

$38/hr

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MISC DETAILS:
*Position is remote.
*Department: Health Information Management (HIM).
*Schedule: Full-time.
*Must have their own equipment to work from.
*Must have reliable internet and a secure work environment.
*Must be based in EST or CST hours (cannot recruit from HawaIi, Alaska, or California).
*Interviews could be web ex or teams.
*Temp or temp to hire.
JOB SUMMARY:
Accurately audits hospital Inpatient, Ambulatory Surgery, Observation, and any other outpatient encounter visit for the purpose of appropriate reimbursement, research and compliance with federal and state regulations according to established ICD-10-CM/PCS coding and/or CPT-4 procedure coding classification systems.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• KEY RESPONSIBILITY 1: Serves as a clinical coding subject matter expert, and utilizes critical thinking to analyze and evaluate documentation issues with consultation from the medical and clinical staff, and clinical documentation specialists as needed.
o Audits ICD-10 diagnostic codes and CPT-4 procedure codes to outpatient, ambulatory surgery, and observation visits for the purpose of reimbursement, research and compliance with federal and state regulations.
o Audits complex inpatient cases such as trauma, rehab, neurology, critical care, etc. utilizing the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS nomenclature to ensure accurate APR-DRG/SOI/ROM and POA assignment.
• KEY RESPONSIBILITY 2: Serves in an advisory and educator role for Coding Specialists. Serves as communicator between Clinical Documentation Specialists and Coding. Researches new surgical procedures and technology. Provides training to new employees
o Reports coding quality accuracy rate for each coder
o Monitors productivity rate for each coder
o Conducts specialized focused audits as needed.
• Key Responsibility 3: Communicates with various departments within the hospitals regarding coding accuracy. Refers any problems to management timely, providing clear details. Assist coding specialists in writing appropriate coding queries, works collaboratively with CDI, understand Potentially Preventable Complications (PPC’s)/Maryland Hospital Acquired Conditions (MHAC’s), Prevention Quality Indicators (PQI’s) and their impact and other indicators as needed.
• KEY RESPONSIBILITY 4: Complies with AHIMA standards of ethical coding and coding compliance guidelines.
• KEY RESPONSIBILITY 5: Demonstrates support and compliance with University of Maryland Medical System mission, vision, values statement, goals and objectives and policies. Performs other duties or projects such as coding corrections as assigned by the manager.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
* High School graduate or equivalent. Formal ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT-4 training.
* Associates or Bachelor’s degree. Education will be considered in lieu of experience.
* Minimum of two years ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS coding and abstracting experience with at a Level 1 Trauma hospital or 4 years of experience with coding inpatient hospital medical records. 2-3 Years Ambulatory coding experience.
* One of the following: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)

Company Description

AlphaProTemps is specialized in providing "best-in-class" professional staff augmentation services. These recruiting directives include temporary labor, contract sourcing, professional & technical niches, vendor-on-site, and managed service programs.