REMOTE Coder Physician Group

Certified Medical Coder (Surgical, Ophthalmology, Anesthesiology, Orthopedic)

Remote (Los Angeles office)

Our client is the largest pediatric multi-specialty medical group in the United States. The Medical Group physicians are renowned as world leaders in pediatric specialty medicine, including medical, educational, and research programs.

Many of our physicians are among a select few or the only subspecialist in their field in the nation. Others hold leadership roles in national specialty associations, reviewing publications and serving as decision-makers in how medicine is practiced for the benefit of children now and in the future.

The Certified Medical Coder (Coder) assigns diagnosis and procedural codes and modifiers for physician inpatient and outpatient surgical cases.

The Coder also verifies and audits physician-completed charge tickets by ensuring accuracy of code assignment and completeness of required billing data elements prior to tickets being processed for payment and revenue reporting.

The Coder must apply all appropriate coding guidelines and criteria for code assignment.

Knowledge of medical records coding procedures, medical terminology, CPT and ICD-10 coding, Medicare, Medi-Cal / CCS, and other insurance procedures is required.

Experience in medical practice / physician setting with exposure to claims procedures is essential. The ability to meet deadlines and follow assignments through to completion is critical.

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with good grammar, correct spelling, and courteous communication are necessary.

The candidate must be detail-oriented with the ability to work independently and manage multiple, changing priorities. Confidentiality must be maintained pursuant to HIPAA and the HITECH Act regulations.

The ability to prepare, file, and maintain patient records, files, reports, and other correspondence is also required.

Education and Experience :

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Credential / certification from the American Academy of Professional Coders (CPC, CPA) or American Health Information Management Association (CCS, CCS-P, RHIT, RHIA).
• Three (3) years of medical coding and healthcare experience.
• Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology.
• Effective utilization of electronic coding software / encoders (3M, Encoder Plus, Code Write, etc.).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel).
• Typing ability of at least 50 wpm.

Our client offers exceptional opportunities for personal and professional growth, remote work option, an aggressive salary DOE, and a top-flight benefit program!

For prompt and confidential consideration, please apply to the link below :

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Make sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below.

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Remote working / work at home options are available for this role.