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Village Medical

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Clinical Documentation Coder

Medical writerMedical writerFull TimeRemoteJuniorTeam 51-200Since 2014H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

13 days ago

Salary

$24 - $28 / hour

Seniority

Junior

Associate Degree1 yr expEnglish

Job Description

Clinical Documentation Coder

Village Medical

• Review, analyze and code diagnostic information in patient charts; identify coding opportunities for improved coding accuracy • Validate missed coding opportunities • Ensure compliance with established coding guidelines, third party reimbursement policies, regulations and accreditation guidelines • Audit patient charts to ensure accurate coding

Job Requirements

  • GED or Bachelor's degree (preferred)
  • Professional Coding Certification such as CPC, CCS, or CCS-P required; CRC would be a plus
  • A minimum of 1 year of experience in advanced professional coding; HCC coding experience required
  • Experience with providing coding education in an outpatient environment preferred (Primary Care Practice highly preferred)
  • Proficient with payer policies and guidelines
  • Familiarity with Electronic Health Records
  • Strong communication skills
  • Technology-savvy (Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook)

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • 401k program
  • Paid parental leave
  • Pre-tax savings on commuter expenses
  • Generous paid time off

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