Please Note
- Shift Schedule : Remote 5x8, M–F (morning start options available)
- Assignment Type : Temp (Maternity Leave Coverage ONLY) This is only 8 weeks due to maternity leave coverage
- Equipment Provided : No – candidate must provide their own equipment
- Interviews : Virtual
JOB SUMMARY :
Under direct supervision, ensures professional charges are coded appropriately from the medical record and entered accurately into the billing system. Codes medical records for multi-specialty physician practices, with a strong focus on Orthopedic professional fee services, including hospital-based Evaluation & Management (E / M) services. Utilizes ICD-10-CM and CPT coding conventions to assign accurate diagnosis and procedure codes in accordance with established guidelines, payer rules, and compliance standards.
JOB FUNCTIONS :
The following statements describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not intended to be exhaustive :Reviews and analyzes physician documentation, operative reports, and hospital encounter records to accurately assign CPT and ICD-10-CM codes for professional servicesCodes Orthopedic provider services, including office visits, hospital E / Ms, and surgical procedures, ensuring compliance with payer and regulatory guidelinesSupports multi-specialty professional fee coding, with flexibility to assist across service lines as neededActs as a liaison between coding, billing, and clinical teams to resolve coding questions and documentation issues in a timely mannerEnsures quality, accuracy, and timeliness of coded data to support reimbursement, reporting, and compliance requirementsReviews coding edits, denials, and discrepancies and makes corrections as appropriateMeets established productivity, accuracy, and turnaround time standardsMaintains confidentiality and complies with HIPAA and organizational policiesParticipates in departmental meetings, training sessions, and ongoing education as requiredRequirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS :
RHIT, RHIA, CCS, or CIC. Required2+ years of inpatient hospital coding.Code all service lines (Trauma, Cardiac, etc. All service lines)Strong proficiency in abstracting ICD-10-CM & ICD-10-PCS from provider documentationAbility to meet productivity and quality standards in a production coding environmentCandidates must have their own equipment