Banner, IL · Remote
$18 - $24/hr
REMOTE, Banner provides equipment Schedule: Full time; Training 8am-5pm AZ time. Flexible ... and anesthesiologists, and appropriate signatures/authorizations. Refers inconsistent patient ...
Banner, IL · Remote
$18 - $24/hr
REMOTE, Banner provides equipment Schedule: Full time; Training 8am-5pm AZ time. Flexible ... and anesthesiologists, and appropriate signatures/authorizations. Refers inconsistent patient ...
Peoria, IL · Remote
$57K - $99K/yr
... Anesthesia, Emergency Department. Job Responsibilities: * Quality Review - Monitors and audits ... This is a remote position; however, candidates must be willing and able to travel to and work ...
Peoria, IL · Remote
$57K - $99K/yr
... Anesthesia, Emergency Department. Job Responsibilities: * Quality Review - Monitors and audits ... This is a remote position; however, candidates must be willing and able to travel to and work ...
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A Remote Anesthesia Coder is a medical coding professional who reviews and assigns standardized codes to anesthesia procedures for billing and insurance purposes. They work from home, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with coding guidelines like CPT, ICD-10, and ASA codes. This role requires knowledge of anesthesia-specific coding rules, medical terminology, and regulatory guidelines to prevent billing errors and optimize reimbursements. Most employers require certification (such as CPC or CANPC) and experience in anesthesia coding.
Remote Anesthesia Coders often encounter challenges such as interpreting complex anesthesia records, staying current with frequent coding updates, and managing workloads independently. Effective time management, ongoing continuing education, and regular communication with providers and billing staff can help address these issues. Many coders find that leveraging strong organizational systems and participating in professional forums or training sessions promotes accuracy and professional growth. Adapting quickly and maintaining high attention to detail are crucial for ensuring successful remote work in this specialized coding niche.
To thrive as a Remote Anesthesia Coder, you need in-depth knowledge of anesthesia coding guidelines, medical terminology, and healthcare documentation, often supported by a certification such as CPC or CCA. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, medical billing software, and encoder tools is typically required. Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective written communication are important soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure accurate claim processing, compliance with regulations, and efficient collaboration with remote healthcare teams.
$18 - $24/hr
Full-time
Posted 12 days ago
Primary City/State:
Phoenix, ArizonaDepartment Name:
Coding AmbulatoryWork Shift:
DayJob Category:
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This Coder will be supporting very busy providers/surgeons in our non-academic and academic arena. Ideal candidate would have 6 months of coding experience preferably in Oncology but someone with coding experience in the following areas can do well; ie. General Surgery, GI, Urology.
Location: REMOTE, Banner provides equipment
Schedule: Full time; Training 8am-5pm AZ time. Flexible scheduling after training completed.
Ideal Candidate:
Minimum 6 months recent experience in E/M coding (clearly reflected in your attached resume);
Oncology experience preferred;
Must be currently certified through AAPC or Ahima, as defined in minimum qualifications below. Please upload a copy or provide certification number in your questionnaire. Please note, this role requires more than a CPC-A level certification.
This is a fully remote position and available if you live in the following states only:AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NH, ND, NE, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV & WY.
POSITION SUMMARY
Evaluates medical records, provides clinical and surgical abstraction and assigns appropriate clinical diagnosis and procedure codes in accordance with nationally recognized coding guidelines.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Analyzes medical information from medical records. Accurately codes diagnostic and procedural information in accordance with national coding guidelines and appropriate reimbursement requirements. Consults with medical providers to clarify missing or inadequate record information and to determine appropriate diagnostic and procedure codes. Provides thorough, timely and accurate coding in accordance to department specific productivity and quality standards. Codes ICD CM and CPT4 for accurate APC assignment. Addresses National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits as appropriate. Reconciliation of charges as required.
2. Abstracts clinical diagnoses, procedure codes and documents other pertinent information obtained from the medical record into the electronic medical records. Seeks out missing information and creates complete records, including items such as disease and procedure codes, discharge disposition, date of surgery, attending physician, consulting physicians, surgeons and anesthesiologists, and appropriate signatures/authorizations. Refers inconsistent patient treatment information/documentation to coding quality analysts, supervisor or individual department for clarification/additional information for accurate code assignment.
3. Provides quality assurance for medical records. For all assigned records and/or areas assures compliance with coding rules and regulations according to regulatory agencies for state Medicaid plans, Center for Medicare Services (CMS), Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA), as well as company and applicable professional standards.
4. As assigned, compiles daily and monthly reports; tabulates data from medical records for research or analysis purposes.
5. Works independently under regular supervision. Uses specialized knowledge for accurate assignment of ICD/CPT codes according to national guidelines. May seek guidance for correct interpretation of coding guidelines and LCDs (Local Coverage Determinations).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge and specialized formal training equivalent to the two year certification course in medical record keeping principles and practices, anatomy, physiology, pathology, medical terminology, standard nomenclature, and classification of diagnoses and operations, or an Associate's degree in a related health care field.
Requires at least one of the following: Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist - Physician (CCS-P), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Professional Coder - Apprentice (CPC-A), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), in an active status with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Certification may also include a general area of specialty.
Six months providing professional coding services or other related healthcare experience within a broad range of health care facilities.
Must demonstrate a level of knowledge and understanding of ICD and CPT coding principles as recommended by the American Health Information Management Association coding competencies, and as normally demonstrated by certification by the American Academy of Professional Coders.
Must be able to work effectively and efficiently in a remote setting, utilizing common office programs, coding software and abstracting systems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Specialty Certification.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
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