Physician Coder – Trauma Surgery

Medical Billing and CodingMedical Billing and CodingFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 51-200H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Louisiana

Posted

5 days ago

Salary

0

Seniority

Senior

High School5 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Physician Coder – Trauma Surgery

MedKoder, LLC

• Review and accurately code Trauma Surgery and E/M cases to maximize reimbursement in a timely manner • Review and accurately code E/M visits and office procedures • Able to work independently and research coding scenarios • Coder is responsible for meeting our daily production goal and our quality goal of averaging 95% accuracy rate on a consistent basis • Attend conference calls as necessary to provide information and/or feedback • Communicate with leadership on coding or documentation issues/trends • Stay current on all coding guidelines (to include surgery-specific guidelines) and maintain credentials as necessary • Participate in coding department and education meetings • Flexible to expand coding skill set into other specialties • Maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive information

Job Requirements

  • High School diploma required
  • Associates or BS degree preferred
  • Successful completion of at least one AHIMA or AAPC certified program with the achievement of the correlating professional credential (CCS-P, CPC, etc.); active and in good standing
  • A CPC or CCS-P certification is required. The CPC-A is not accepted
  • Minimum of 5 years physician coding experience (recent hands-on production), with at least 3 years of recent coding in the specialty of Trauma Surgery
  • Must have proficient knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, CPT, ICD-10 coding, modifiers, disease processes, surgical techniques, and Medicare and Medicaid billing policies for professional services
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows, and electronic healthcare record information and billing systems
  • Experience working with Google Workspace preferred but not required
  • Auditing experience a PLUS
  • CPMA certification is a PLUS
  • Cerner PowerChart experience is a PLUS

Benefits

  • Up to 100% EMPLOYER PAID Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for employees
  • 401K and Profit Sharing
  • STD, LTD, Life Insurance, and FSA Program
  • Paid AAPC and AHIMA corporate memberships
  • 30 Hours of CEU pay (continuance in education)
  • Generous paid time off
  • Holiday pay
  • Flexible scheduling year-round
  • Professional development and education

Related Categories

Related Job Pages

More Medical Billing and Coding Jobs

Capitol View Transitional Care Center logo

Health Information Analyst II-Same Day Surgery Coder

Capitol View Transitional Care Center

At HealthPartners, we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work. Nonprofit, integrated health care organization providing health insurance in six states. High-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Bringing together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improves lives around the world. Commitment to increasing diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advancing health equity in care and coverage, and partnering with the community as advocates for change.

Role Description Join our team at Regions Hospital as a Health Information Coding Analyst II, Outpatient Same Day Surgery Coder. As a coding analyst, you will support multiple sites and actively participate within a team who performs a wide variety of complex coding scenarios to ensure accurate assignment of ICD-10 and CPT Codes. - Completes coding analysis of each individual patient stay. - Provides accurate diagnoses, procedures and other relevant database information for optimal financial reimbursement, collection of unique and pertinent information and accumulation of statistical data. - Perform related duties as assigned. Work schedule: - FTE: 1.0 (40 hrs. weekly) Remote, Monday-Friday Flexible. - Candidates must live in MN, WI, IA, ND, or SD. Qualifications - Education: Graduate from an associate or bachelor’s degree program in health information, completion of a coding specialist program or successful completion of AHIMA or AAPC coding credential exam. - Experience: 3-5 years’ experience in ICD-10/CPT coding. - Licensure/Registration/Certification: CCA (Certified Coding Associate), CIC (Certified Inpatient Coder), COC (Certified Outpatient Coder), CCS (Certified Coding Specialist), CPC (Certified Professional Coder), HCS (Homecare Coding Specialist), CEDC (Certified Emergency Department Coder), CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist-Physician based), RHIT (registered health information technician), or RHIA (registered health information administrator). Requirements - Education: Graduate from an associate or bachelor’s degree program in health information or completion of a coding specialist program. - Experience: 5+ years’ experience in ICD-10/CPT coding. Prefer Same Day Surgery Coding Experience. - Licensure/Registration/Certification: CCA (Certified Coding Associate), CIC (Certified Inpatient Coder), COC (Certified Outpatient Coder), CCS (Certified Coding Specialist), CPC (Certified Professional Coder), HCS (Homecare Coding Specialist), CEDC (Certified Emergency Department Coder), RHIT (registered health information technician), or RHIA (registered health information administrator). Benefits - Regions Hospital offers a competitive benefits package (.5 FTE or greater) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, 401K with match, disability insurance, fertility coverage, and tuition reimbursement. - On-site employee fitness center and clinic for convenient care. - Center for Employee Resilience providing support and evidence-based practices. - Qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. - Proud to be a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Company. Company Description At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work. - We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. - We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improves lives around the world. - At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. - We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Minnesota + 4 moreAll locations: Minnesota | Wisconsin | Iowa | North Dakota | South Dakota
$27 - $41 / hour
Full TimeRemoteTeam 10,001+Since 1915H1B Sponsor

• Reviews the content of medical records for hospital and professional inpatient or outpatient records • Identifies principal diagnosis, secondary diagnoses and procedures performed • Translates diagnostic and procedural phrases utilized by healthcare providers into coded form • Using Encoder software, determines the codes for all diagnoses and procedures • Assigns the appropriate DRG and codes based on hospital and professional coding guidelines

Pennsylvania

Coding Denials & Auditing Supervisor

UnitedHealth Group

UnitedHealth Group is a healthcare and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and com

Role Description The Coding Denials & Auditing Supervisor is responsible for the oversight of coding denial resolution, coding quality auditing, and compliance monitoring across professional fee services. This role ensures accurate, complete, and compliant coding practices while reducing denial volume, improving first-pass yield, and supporting revenue integrity initiatives. The Supervisor leads a team of coding denial specialists and/or auditors, drives root cause analysis, and partners with coding, charge capture, and provider teams to identify trends and implement sustainable process improvements. Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST Location: Remote Nationwide You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities - Denials Management Oversight - Supervise daily operations of coding denial work queues, ensuring timely and accurate resolution of payer denials - Establish productivity and quality expectations for denial staff and monitor performance against targets - Review complex denials and provide guidance on appropriate coding corrections, appeals, or education opportunities - Identify denial trends (e.g., bundling, modifier usage, medical necessity) and escalate systemic issues - Auditing & Quality Assurance - Oversee routine and targeted coding audits (prospective and retrospective) to ensure compliance with applicable coding standards - Ensure audits are conducted using CPT®, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, CMS, and payer-specific guidelines - Validate audit accuracy, scoring methodology, and consistency across auditors - Maintain audit schedules aligned with compliance requirements and organizational priorities - Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications - High School Diploma/GED - CCS, CPC, or equivalent certification required - 5+ years of professional coding experience - 5+ years of experience in denials management, auditing, or coding quality review - Access to a designated quiet workspace in your home (separated from non-workspace areas) and is able to secure Protected Health Information (PHI) - Must live in a location where there is a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service - Ability to work Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST Preferred Qualifications - 5+ years of professional coding experience multi-specialty preferred - 1+ years of prior supervisory or leadership experience - CEMA certifications Soft Skills - Ability to work independently and maintain good judgment and accountability - Demonstrated ability to work well with health care providers - Strong organizational and time management skills - Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet all deadlines - Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment - Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying information in a manner that others can understand, as well as ability to understand and interpret information from others - Ability to collaborate with your work team Benefits - Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays - Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account - Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage - 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan - Education Reimbursement - Employee Discounts - Employee Assistance Program - Employee Referral Bonus Program - Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)

United States
$60.2K - $107.4K / year
INTEGRIS Health logo

Certified Coding Specialist

INTEGRIS Health

INTEGRIS Health is the largest Oklahoma-owned health care system. Partnering with people to live healthier lives.

Full TimeRemoteTeam 10,001+H1B Sponsor

• Analyzes relevant clinical and demographic information from the Health Information record • Assigns appropriate ICD-10 codes following appropriate guidelines • Completes analysis of documentation, abstracting and code assignment by body system, organ, etiology and morphology according to the American Hospital Association Official ICD-10 Coding Guidelines • Performs queries and obtains documentation required for coding • Responsible for maintaining current knowledge of coding guidelines and relevant federal regulations • Answers customer calls • Demonstrates basic knowledge of revenue cycle

Oklahoma
Job Closed