What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coder - Remote position at The CORE Institute?
Benefits:
- Competitive Health & Welfare Benefits
- HSA with qualifying HDHP plans with company match
- 401k plan after 6 months of service with company match (Part-time employees included)
- Employee Assistance Program that is available 24/7 to provide support
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years coding experience. Surgery coding for Podiatry would be fantastic! : )
- High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge preferred.
- Accredited by the American Academy of Professional Coders (CPC).
- Meets established coding and abstracting quality and productivity standards.
- Experience with various coding software. Previous experience with remote coding is preferred. Possesses PC skills, both keyboarding and applications.
- Requires a good understanding of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and disease processes.
- Ability to work independently.
- Excellent attention to details.
Essential Functions
- Abstracts data in compliance with national, regional, and local policies, and interprets and reviews medical record documentation to assign accurate ICD-10 diagnosis and CPT procedure codes.
- Utilizes practice management system (PMS) to accurately account for demographics and services performed for all scheduled and unscheduled surgical cases according to standard procedures and coding guidelines.
- Utilizes individual hospital medical record systems and coordinates with physicians and staff to obtain clinical documents and demographics required for appropriate coding and billing for all hospital procedures.
- Provides education and support to clinical areas regarding appropriate documentation and coding of services to achieve accurate billing. Maintains effective communication with providers concerning coding issues
