Medical Coder

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

LPR International is seeking an experienced Medical Coder with at least 3 years of prior experience in production coding in a surgical setting or a physician practice environment. This is a REMOTE role and supports a contract based in Linthicum Heights, MD.

Job Title : Coding Specialist / PB Coder (Critical Care and Pulmonary)

Shift / Schedule : Remote; M-F 8AM-SPM (Flexible start date) MUST Reside on CST / EST

Interview : Virtual

Equipment : Facility will NOT provide equipment. Contractors must have their own equipment for contract duration

JOB SUMMARY :

Under direct supervision ensures charges are coded appropriately from the medical record as necessary and are entered into the billing system accurately. May code medical records for surgical practices utilizing ICD-9 / ICD-10-CM diagnosis and CPT-4 coding conventions Assigns specified codes to medical diagnoses with some coding of specific clinical procedures.

JOB REQUIREMENTS :

• EXPERIENCE WITH PROFEE BILLING. NO HCC CODERS
• HS Diploma or GED
• 3+ years experience in production coding in a surgical setting or in a physician practice environment required. Outpatient professional fee revenue cycle management experience preferred
• MUST have an active CPC or CCS-P certification
• MUST have experience with Critical Care and Pulmonary coding

JOB FUNCTIONS :

All applicants requiring alternative methods of application or screening should contact LPR International directly.

LPR International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran, military discharge status, criminal records that have been sealed or expunged, arrest records not resulting in conviction or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and / or local law.