Medical Coding Specialist II (remote)
Medical Coding Specialist II Southwoods Health is hiring a level 2 Medical Coding Specialist. The position has the option to be fully remote or fully in office. Responsible for the proper assignment of all CPT/HCPCS and ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes to ensure compliant coding of all assigned encounters. Essential Duties: Read and abstract E/M level from specialty offices, or hospital documentation if required
- Provide CPT codes for: Surgeries, Anesthesia, Pain management, Radiology as needed
- Query physician’s with-in the Meditech system, or for those not on Meditech, reach out to assigned hospital contact person
- Understand bundling concept and heed CMS guidelines
- Assign ICD-10 codes to the highest level of specificity
- Understand HCPCS codes and assign appropriately for POS
- Accurately append modifiers as needed
- Understand payer groups such as Medicaid HMO, and Medicare HMO and code to appropriate guidelines
- Have a moderate knowledge of anatomy and physiology
- Maintain 95 percent accuracy in coding and meet productivity standards as assigned
- Research and find answers as needed
- Ask questions when necessary to the appropriate superior
- Ensure all processes at responsible physician practice maintains compliance with all regulatory agencies
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Current medical coding certification (CCS, CCA, CPC, RHIT, COC, ACA, or CIC)
- Responsible for the assignment of CPT codes and ICD-10-CM codes for higher level office procedures and hospital procedures
- E/M coding as necessary for specialty offices
- At least 3 years’ experience
- Working knowledge of Excel
Full-time. Option to be: Remote but must be commutable distance from Boardman Ohio for training, or fully in office in Boardman, Ohio. At Southwoods, it's not just about the treatment, but how you're treated. #SWH www.southwoodshealth.com