What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Coder Health Information Management position at CareWell Health?
Job Summary
- REMOTE POSITION
At Carewell Health, we rely on powerfully insightful data to ensure the delivery of excellent healthcare services, and we are seeking an experienced medical coder to deliver this insight daily. The ideal candidate will have thorough knowledge of anatomical and medical terminology, as well as natural curiosity and an analytical mindset. As the coder mines and interprets patient medical records, transcriptions, test results, and other documentation, we will rely on them to ask questions, connect the dots, and uncover information that may be difficult to find — all to ensure a smooth billing process. The medical coder will abide by standard protocols of the profession while using their own methods to compile the most accurate information and promote organizational growth.
Essential Functions
Other Duties
Interact with claims staff, attorneys, and physicians regarding reports
Minimum Education / Certifications
Completion of an accredited coding program from a higher learning institution.
Possess and maintain an active coding certification (CPC and / or CCS)
Minimum Work Experience
Experience : Minimum one year of coding experience required. Hospital and / or multi=specialty experience preferred. Working knowledge of ICD-CM and CPT coding standards and practices required
Position Type / Expected Hours of Work :
FT / PT / PRN
Physical Demands Analysis :
Long periods of sitting may be required. Repetitive motion of wrists required. Lifting requirements are minimal to none. Corrected vision and hearing to normal range is required.
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