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Outpatient Coder

Medical Billing and CodingMedical Billing and CodingPart TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 10,001+H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

44 days ago

Salary

$24 - $37 / hour

Seniority

Senior

Associate Degree5 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Outpatient Coder

Tenet Healthcare

• Performs all assigned billing in a timely manner • Communicates with the physician the documentation needed to complete job functions • Ensures accurate coding from the medical record regarding ICD-9 and ICD-10, appropriate evaluation and management CPT code • Updates patient record with patient’s current insurance, address and telephone numbers • Identifies primary care doctor and referral source with contact information and documents it in the medical record • Performs claims follow up and reviews with billing agent in a timely manner • Protects patient confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines • Maintains proper credentials and researches coding issues to ensure correct coding initiative per CMS guidelines • Identifies and attends one course/conference per specialty, per year to continue education in the coding field • Must have Ortho billing experience

Job Requirements

  • AA Degree required
  • Bachelors Degree preferred
  • 5 years coding experience required
  • Healthcare background is required
  • CPT current competence with ICD- 10, ICD-9, CPT-4, and HCPCS required
  • Coding scheme and reimbursement practices required
  • RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC or COC certification is required
  • Office, and Excel required
  • Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in a complex, matrix environment

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

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