Position: Mid-Level Manager/Lead Senior Quality Assurance Coder
Location: Remote
Clearance: No Secret Clearance Required
Starting Salary: $48.00/Hour
“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).
Assessment Protocol
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The assessment is strictly timed and must be completed within 1 hour.
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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.
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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.
Note: All positions require U.S. Citizenship. Applicants must be U.S. citizens — visa holders and green card holders are not eligible.
Job Summary
Our team is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Mid-Level Manager/Lead Senior Quality Assurance Coders to serve as the most senior coder on the project. This critical role is responsible for ensuring all medical record work is meticulously tracked and completed, and for reporting directly to their assigned Lead Senior Coder and the Project Director. This position requires exceptional coding expertise, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to maintain the highest standards of quality assurance within a remote work environment.
Responsibilities
- The Lead Senior Quality Assurance Coder is the most senior coder on the project.
- The Lead Senior Quality Assurance Coder will be responsible for ensuring that all medical record work is tracked and completed, and will report directly to their assigned Lead Senior Coder and Project Director.
- Apply ICD-9/ICD-10 (and blended HCC model)-CM coding guidelines for inpatient, outpatient, and physician services, as required for medical record review contracts.
- Analyze protected health information according to project-specific rules set by CMS.
- Maintain and verify a comprehensive understanding of coding rules, changes, and guidelines as defined by the AMA.
- Provide direct support and guidance to the coding team to ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Report on project progress and quality metrics to senior leadership.
Qualifications
- Experience in coding general acute hospital (inpatient and outpatient), multi-specialty physician office by applying ICD-9/ICD-10 (and blended HCC model)-CM coding guidelines for inpatient, outpatient, and physician services are required.
- Must possess or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience in quality assurance and leadership in a coding environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to report effectively to management.
- Must be able to work independently with little or no supervision and use professional judgment as detailed in the AHIMA Code of Ethics.
Licenses/Certification
“Candidates must hold valid credentials from either AAPC or AHIMA to be eligible to apply.”
- Must possess 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)
- 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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