Mid-Level Medical Coder

Location: Full-Time Remote
Clearance: No Secret Clearance Required

Starting Salary: $37.00/Hour

Note: All positions require U.S. Citizenship. Applicants must be U.S. citizens — visa holders and green card holders are not eligible.

“Candidates must hold valid credentials from either AAPC or AHIMA to be eligible to apply.”

Please indicate the position(s) you’re applying for. Include your full mailing address (for equipment shipment), desired start date, and AAPC and/or AHIMA certification number(s) (with expiration date).

If you’ve already applied through our website, there’s no need to reapply for this position!

Assessment Protocol

• The assessment is strictly timed and must be completed within 1 hour.

• Once the link is opened, the timer is automatically activated. The assessment cannot be paused, reopened, or restarted. Only the initial attempt will be accepted for scoring.

• Candidates are provided with a 24-hour window to complete the assessment upon receipt of the email from our team.

Please ensure appropriate preparation and a suitable testing environment before initiating the assessment.

Job Summary:

Our team is seeking multiple Mid-Level Medical Coders. The Coders are primarily responsible for reviewing health information. The coder reviews medical records for specific criteria and validates the submission of code year sets from selected organizations to the government and commercial clients. The position requires review of protected health information and must maintain strict confidentiality when addressing or referring to such records. The coders must have the ability to use a variety of office equipment and computer software, and to work independently. The candidate(s) will be hired as an employee up to 40 hours per week (flexible scheduling).  The job title and salary for this position will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience and the results of a standardized coding assessment. Candidates must achieve a passing score on the assessment before their application can be further considered.

Responsibilities:

• Most of the coding will be done by the Mid-Level Coders.
• The Mid-Level Coders will be involved from intake through abstraction.
• Mid-Level Coders with education of Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or CCS (Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) will ensure proper coding that is aligned to general industry practices.
• Analyze protected health information according to project-specific rules.
  Participate in the Intake Process of records.
• Assign ICD-9/10-CM codes according to the guidelines as defined by the AMA (ICD-9 proficiency for retrospective audits a must, ICD-10 a plus).
• Discuss project-related discrepancies with Team Lead(s).
• Maintain coding credentials and continuing education hours.
• Possess and maintain a current and comprehensive understanding of coding rules, changes, and guidelines as defined by the AMA.

Qualified Candidate:

• Must possess a minimum of 2 years of experience in abstracting and ICD-9 coding of general acute hospital (inpatient and outpatient) and physician medical records by applying ICD-9 Coding Guidelines for inpatient and outpatient settings and related Official Coding Clinics.
• A minimum of 1-2 years of experience abstracting and ICD-10 coding of general acute hospital (inpatient and outpatient) and physician medical records by applying ICD-10 Coding Guidelines for inpatient and outpatient settings and related Official Coding Clinics.
• Knowledge in anatomy and physiology, pathology of disease, and medical terminology required.
• Ability to write appropriate correspondence and effectively communicate with other members of our team’s personnel, clients, and customers as necessary.
• Must be able to work independently with little or no supervision and use professional judgment as detailed in the AHIMA Code of Ethics.
• A passing score on our team’s administered coder assessment must be achieved before further consideration.

Licenses/Certification:

All coders must have experience in abstracting ICD-9/ICD-10 (blended HCC model) coding and have one or more of the following certifications:

• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
• CCS (Certified Coding Specialist)
• CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist – Physician Based)

Additionally, candidates may have:

• Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)
• Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)
• Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC)
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

Benefits:

• 401K
• Paid Leave
• Related Certifications Covered
• Medical, Dental, and Vision

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Website: www.gopacgroup.com (See Multiple Medical Coder Positions on our website)