Coder, Pulmonary/Sleep Medicine

Role Overview

• Review medical documentation and assign appropriate codes (ICD-10, HCPCS, CPT)
• Ensure compliance with coding standards, regulations, and procedures
• Self-motivated, able to work independently, multi-task, and problem-solve
• Participate in coding team meetings
• Maintain understanding of National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits and relative value units
• Monitor and validate physician charge capture
• Convey coding guidelines to improve documentation accuracy.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Health Information Technology or Certification in Coding required
• Specific knowledge of diagnostic and procedural terminology
• Successful coursework from an accredited institution in ICD, CPT, and HCPCS coding schemes
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or equivalent required.
• If not certified at hire, must obtain certification within one year of hire.

Benefits

• flexible hours
• ability to work remotely