What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Medical Coder (remote) position at UNITED WOUND HEALING PS?

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Certified Medical Coder

remote)

Our mission to change wound care and improve the lives of others isn’t easy, but it’s worth it! One in ten residents in a skilled nursing facility will develop a skin condition requiring expert medical care. We believe that every person deserves the very best wound care. Building and leading wound care teams is how we do it! Our wound care providers bring education and encouragement to the people who take care of our patients 24 / 7. When they get better at their jobs, our patient’s wounds heal faster and that is our goal!

Main Responsibilities (may include but are not limited to) :

Review provider medical coding of services rendered for medical claim submission
Review and respond to medical coding inquiries submitted by providers and staff
Work directly with providers to resolve specific medical coding issues
Analyze data for errors and report data problems
Partner with billing office to correct and resubmit claims based on review of the records, provider input, and payor input
Work with clinical and non-clinical groups to identify undesirable coding trends
Ensure claims are medically coded consistently by following CPT, ICD-10 and HCPCS rules and guidelines; escalate issues that may impact this immediately to the Compliance Committee
Abide by HIPAA and Coding Compliance standards
Collect data from various sources, maintain electronic records and logs, file paperwork, and operate office equipment
Accomplish other tasks as assigned

Skills required to succeed :

Must live in one of the following states : WA, OR, ID, UT, AZ, TX, VA

1-2 years medical coding experience required

2 years of medical office experience preferred

Proficient in CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS; Professional coder certification through a recognized organization such as AAPC (preferred) or AHIMA

Leadership qualities with the ability to effectively educate providers remotely

Acute attention to detail with a strong, self-sufficient work ethic

Excellent organization and use of time management skills

Ability to prioritize workload and have a strong sense of urgency when time sensitive situations arise

Proficient with computers and navigating within multiple applications

Proficient in MS Office (specifically Teams, Outlook, Excel, and Word)

Ability to collaborate with other UWH team members electronically via email, messaging, and telephone conferences

Strong verbal and written communication, as well as customer service skills; must be able to listen and communicate effectively with leadership, providers, and co-workers

Goal-oriented and a consistent performer

Must be self-motivated, punctual, dependable, and able to work independently

Must be trustworthy, honest and have a positive and professional attitude

Location : Remote – corporate office location in WA

Compensation : $25.00 - $32.50 hourly - DOE and location

This position is classified as : Hourly, Non-Exempt ; Full-Time employment

Hours : Typical hours are Monday through Friday; 7 : 30am – 4 : 00pm PST, (occasional overtime depending on claim volume)

Benefits :

Work remotely from a home office

Associates working 20 hrs per week :

Medical / Dental / Orthodontic / Vison / RX - 80% towards employee monthly premiums covered, HSA matching, dependent coverage available at employee’s expense

Employer Sponsored Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance

Voluntary Supplemental Insurance : Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, STD, Life

Paid Time Off :

Vacation accrual up to 80hrs your first year of employment based on FTE status

Sick accrual per state law

8 paid Holidays for full-time employees

401(k) match on first 4%

Core Values that promote work-life harmony

Work with amazing people who have created a culture where we recognize each other’s wins and don’t tolerate gossip or drama

Website : www.unitedwoundhealing.com

Do you want to grow personally and professionally by working with the best? We’d love to hear from you! Apply now :

We are a drug-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon a successful drug screen and criminal background check. EEO.

Salary : $25 - $33

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