Senior Medical Coder Remote

Position: Senior Medical Coder

Location: Remote
Clearance: No Secret Clearance Required

Starting Salary: $43.00/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).

  

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


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 Senior Medical Records Coders. The Senior Medical Records Coders are primarily responsible for the review of health information. The MRA reviews the medical records for specific criteria and validation of specific code year sets submitted from selected organizations to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The position requires review of protected health information and requires the maintenance of strict confidentiality when addressing or referring to such records. The incumbents must have the ability to use a variety of office equipment, computer software, the ability to use sound equipment, and professional judgement, and to work independently. The candidate(s) will be hired as employees up to 40 hours per week (flexible scheduling). This is a remote position.
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

  • Sr. Coders will act as the secondary coder in most instances to ensure proper coding guidelines are adhered to.
  • They will conduct the final review in most cases.
  • Must have experience in abstracting and ICD-9/ICD-10 (blended HCC model) coding of general acute hospital (inpatient and outpatient) and physician medical records, and will ensure proper coding guidelines are in place for accurate coding on all medical records.
  • Sr Coders will also be valuable in any appeals support needed by CMS.
  • Analyze protected health information according to project-specific rules set forth by CMS.
  • Participate in the Intake Process of records.
  • Assigns 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.
  • Possesses and maintains a current and comprehensive understanding of coding rules, changes, and guidelines as defined by the AMA.
    Other duties as assigned.

Qualified Candidate

  • 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 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 administered coder assessment must be achieved before further consideration.

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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