Senior Medical Coder
Saratoga Medical is currently hiring a full-time REMOTE Senior Medical Coder. The position includes a competitive rate, PTO, paid federal holidays, medical benefits and flexible scheduling.
Required Qualifications
- Must possess a minimum of five (5) years of experience in abstracting and ICD-9/ICD-10 coding of general acute hospital (inpatient and outpatient) and physician medical records by applying ICD-9/ICD-10 Coding Guidelines for inpatient and outpatient settings and related Official Coding Clinics. All coders must have experience in abstracting ICD-9/ICD-10 (blended HCC model) coding
- Extensive knowledge in anatomy and physiology, pathology of disease and medical terminology required.
- Ability to write appropriate correspondence and effectively communicate with other members of VC/NextStep 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.
- Passing score on a VC/NextStep administered coder assessment must be achieved before further consideration.
Saratoga Medical Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discharge, compensation or any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, religion, color, age (over age 39), sex, national origin, or on the basis of disability if the employee can perform the essential functions of the job, with a reasonable accommodation if necessary.