Medical Coder

Job Title : Coding Specialist (OBGYN) (Temp-to-Hire)

Location : Remote (Time Zone : EST)

Shift : Day shift

Duration : 6 months (26 Weeks)

Pay rate : $27.00 an hour on W2

Position 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 :

• HS Diploma / GED
• Certification as a CPC or CCS-P required.
• Proficient in assigning and abstracting ICD-10-CM and CPT codes from provider documentation.
• 2+ years' experience with coding OB / GYN professional services required.
• 2+ years' experience with coding OB / GYN surgical procedures in a Hospital setting for professional services preferred.
• Certified Obstetrics Gynecology Coder (COBGC) preferred.
• Three (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 their own equipment to work off of.

Job Functions :

Deciphers operative reports and other physician medical record documentation to appropriately select codes and maximize charge capture. Ensures coding compliance with established standards and guidelines

Acts as liaison between the clinical and billing departments. Answers questions from billing in a timely manner

Responsible for ensuring quality, accuracy and timeliness of clinical data contained in patient's medical record by reviewing and analyzing medical information provided by physicians for reimbursement, statistical and indexing purposes

Meets established productivity and proficiency standards

Attends coding seminars, hospital and departmental meetings as required or assigned. Actively participates in hospital educational in-services

Utilizes appropriate customer relation skills to ensure all customers are treated with respect and dignity and that the confidentiality of their data is upheld