REMOTE Coder Physician Group

Certified Medical Coder (Surgical, Ophthalmology, Anesthesiology, Orthopedic)

Remote (Los Angeles office)

Our client is the largest pediatric multi-specialty medical group in the United States. The Medical Group physicians are renowned as world leaders in pediatric specialty medicine, including medical, educational and research programs. Many of our physicians are among a select few or the only subspecialist in their field in the nation. Others hold leadership roles in national specialty associations, reviewing publications and serving as decision-makers in how medicine is practiced for the benefit of children now and in the future.

The Certified Medical Coder (Coder) assigns diagnosis and procedural codes and modifiers for physician inpatient and outpatient surgical cases. The Coder also verifies and audits physician-completed charge tickets by ensuring accuracy of code assignment and completeness or required billing data elements prior to tickets being processed for payment and revenue reporting. The Coder must apply all appropriate coding guidelines and criteria for code assignment
Knowledge of medical records coding procedures. Knowledge of medical terminology, CPT and ICD-10 coding, Medicare, Medi-Cal/CCS, and other insurance procedures.

Experience in medical practice/physician setting with exposure to claims procedures. Ability to meet deadlines and to follow assignments through to completion. Ability to communicate on a professional level using good grammar, correct spelling, and courteous communications. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with physicians and peers. Must be detail oriented with the ability to work independently and/or minimal supervision with further abilities to manage multiple, changing priorities.
Must maintain confidentiality pursuant to HIPAA and the HITECH Act regulations.
Ability to prepare, file and maintain patient records, files reports, and other correspondence

Education and Experience:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Credential/certification from the American Academy of Professional Coders (CPC, CPA) or American Health Information Management Association (CCS, CCS-P, RHIT, RHIA).
• Three (3) years medical coding and healthcare experience.
• Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology.
• Effective utilization of electronic coding software/encoders (3M, Encoder Plus, Code Write, etc.)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel)
• Typing ability of at least 50 wpm.