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OB/GYN Coding Specialist

Medical Billing and CodingMedical Billing and CodingFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 51-200Since 1988H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

2 days ago

Salary

0

Seniority

Senior

Professional Certificate5 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

OB/GYN Coding Specialist

AAPC

• Accurately assign CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS codes for OB/GYN services including: • Obstetric care: prenatal, antepartum, delivery, postpartum, and global packages • Gynecologic surgeries: hysterectomy, laparoscopy, endometrial ablation, etc. • Primary care and preventive visits: well-woman exams, preventative visits, annual wellness visits, screenings, immunizations • Psychiatry and behavioral health visits related to perinatal and women’s mental health • Nurse practitioner and physician E/M encounters • Validate documentation for compliance with CPT, ICD-10-CM, and payer guidelines • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of coding changes and payer regulations • Meet and maintain department productivity and quality standards • Protect the confidentiality and security of all protected health information (PHI) in compliance with HIPAA • Collaborate with providers and billing staff to resolve documentation and coding discrepancies

Job Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of physician-based coding experience
  • strong background in OB/GYN and related women’s health services
  • Proficiency in coding E/M (Evaluation & Management) services for primary care, psychiatry, and nurse practitioner visits
  • Demonstrated experience coding OB global packages, deliveries, gynecologic surgeries, and related procedures
  • Comprehensive understanding of OB/GYN terminology, anatomy, and physiology
  • Knowledge of payer-specific billing guidelines and global obstetric package rules
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and able to manage multiple priorities efficiently
  • Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, multiple EHRs, and internet research)
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced remote environment
  • Athena experience preferred

Benefits

  • medical, dental and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • generous PTO and holiday pay

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