What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Coder position at Insight Global?
Position: Physician Coding Education Specialist
Location: Hybrid 90% remote with occasional on-site visits required in Orlando, FL
Schedule: M-F, Day Shift: 8:00am-5:00pm
Pay Rate: $27-$35/HR
Day to Day:
- The Physician Coding Education Specialist conducts internal audits and analyzes professional coding to identify inaccuracies and provide support.
- Biggest responsibility is provider communication, making sure providers are on the right path, and performing compliance audits as needed.
- Develop and present educational programs to physicians and staff, ensuring accurate code assignment and compliance with guidelines.
- Reviewing medical records to ensure accurate code assignment and compliance with governmental and private payer guidelines is also part of the role.
- Solve complex coding issues, collaborate with the Central Business Office for coding accuracy, and provide statistical reports on efficiency.
- Maintaining a 90% coding accuracy rate and adhering to ethical standards is crucial.
Must Haves:
- Associate's degree.
- 5 years of professional based coding experience (multiple specialties is desired: Inpatient, Outpatient, Bedside, Surgical, Office, Teaching & Physician extender provider coding).
- PAST EXPERIENCE AS AN EDUCATOR NOT REQUIRED, they should have extensive auditing experience and the ability to effectively communicate audit findings and provide education.
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office.
- Proficient in Excel.
- One of the following certifications: CPC, CCS, CCS-P, CMC, CPMA, CEMA.
- Expertise in coding principles (CPT-4, ICD-10-CM/PCS and HCPCS), regulations, and third-party payer requirements pertaining to billing, coding, and documentation.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- EMR system experience.
- 90% on coding skills assessment (thorough knowledge of official coding guidelines as per AMA, AHA, and CMS).
- Strong interpersonal skills: ability to work independently, strong verbal and written communication skills, willing to interact with others, time management.
Salary : $27 - $35
