Sartell, MN · Remote
$26 - $30/hr
The Medical Coder accurately and efficiently codes hospital outpatient and professional service ... Remote Schedule: 8am - 5pm in Eastern, Central, Mountain, or Pacific time zones Department:
Sartell, MN · Remote
$26 - $30/hr
The Medical Coder accurately and efficiently codes hospital outpatient and professional service ... Remote Schedule: 8am - 5pm in Eastern, Central, Mountain, or Pacific time zones Department:
$17.45 - $18.65
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$18.65 - $19.85
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$25.60 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$24.65 - $25.86
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The median wage is $26.25 / hr.
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As a remote outpatient coder, you work from home to assign medical codes to health care procedures and services for an outpatient facility. Your duties are to review medical records, assign appropriate codes, ensure accurate documentation, follow up with physicians as needed, and correct documents. You also process invoices, submit the claim to insurance companies, and bill each patient. You choose the right billing code based on the procedures and services done at the time of an appointment. Your responsibilities may also include calling insurance companies or patients regarding the treatments or services rendered.
| Aspect | Remote Outpatient Coder | Remote Inpatient Coder |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | AHIMA CCS, CPC or CPC-H | AHIMA CCS, CPC or CPC-H |
| Work Environment | Outpatient clinics, physician offices, outpatient departments | Hospitals, inpatient facilities, acute care settings |
| Industry Usage | Ambulatory care, outpatient services | Hospital inpatient coding, acute care |
| Job Focus | Outpatient procedures, diagnoses, billing | Inpatient diagnoses, procedures, DRG assignment |
Remote Outpatient Coders and Remote Inpatient Coders share similar certifications and work environments but focus on different healthcare settings. Outpatient coders handle outpatient services, while inpatient coders work primarily in hospitals with inpatient records. Understanding these differences helps healthcare organizations assign the right coding professionals for each setting.
$26 - $30/hr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement
Posted 14 days ago
7.1
Based on 20 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
About Us:
Meduitis a national leader in healthcare revenue cycle management, supporting hospitals and physician practices in 48 states. We focus onoptimizingpayments, 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.
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):
PreferredQualifications:
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
PaidWellnessTimeandHolidays
Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
Internal growth opportunities
Meduitis an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on any protected classand 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.
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