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Outpatient Medical Coder (Remote) $28-$32/hr. 

Location Chicago  
Description

Outpatient Medical Coder (Remote) - $28-$32/hr.

Compensation: $28-$32/hr. + Benefits!

Location: Remote, work from home

Status: 1099: 90-Day Project (Opportunity to stay on afterwards)

eCatalyst Healthcare Solutions is a full-service Health Information Management (HIM) and Middle Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) company located in Phoenix, AZ. 

We are looking for a certified Outpatient Medical Coder (Remote) to join our team!

Job Summary

We are currently looking for an Outpatient Medical Coder (Remote) for an exciting position with our prestigious clients. The Outpatient Medical Coder (Remote) will assign and sequence codes through review of all Outpatient documentation and diagnostic results as appropriate for billing, internal and external reporting, research, and regulatory compliance.

· Assigns and sequences ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT codes for multiple outpatient accounts such as (Same-Day Surgery/SDS, Spinal, Endoscopy, ED/Trauma, or other more complex patient types).

· Reviews physician documentation & coding for appropriateness & accuracy in accordance with coding guidelines.

· Utilizes electronic medical record and computer-assisted coding (CAC) software or an encoder, depending on the client.

· Complies with system-wide coding practices to meet corporate compliance guidelines and to ensure appropriate and effective reimbursement with Financial Services, medical staff, and various departments.

· Reviews and analyzes medical records for accurate code selection.

· Maintains query communication with providers to ensure timely notification of identified documentation issues that may impact revenue or compliance.

· Assists with the interpretation of codes and other information requested for accurate billing and reimbursement.

· Possesses knowledge and understanding of failed bill parameters. Performs Outpatient charge reconciliation to ensure all submitted charges are posted timely and balance with total submitted charges. Assigns charges as applicable.

 
Position Requirements

Required Certifications

Candidates must have at least one of the following professional certifications:

  • CCS (Certified Coding Specialist)
  • RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician)
  • RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator)


Minimum Requirements

  • Minimum of three years of Outpatient (OP) coding experience.
  • Proficiency coding Same-Day Surgery/SDS and Observations.
  • Academic Medical Center/Trauma Center experience.
  • Proficiency in MS Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel.
  • Educated on and compliant with HIPAA regulations; maintain strict confidentiality of patient and client information.
  • Attention to detail and ability to organize and complete work in a timely manner.
  • Ability to read, write and effectively communicate in English.
  • Ability to understand medical/surgical terminology.

 

EEO STATEMENT

eCatalyst Healthcare Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

 
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
About the Organization eCatalyst Healthcare Solutions is proud to be one of the nation's top HIM and Middle Revenue Cycle companies. Our expertise includes coding, auditing, clinical documentation improvement (CDI), master patient index, registry, revenue cycle, staffing, consulting, and more. eCatalyst is distinguished by our highly experienced and credentialed team and our unrelenting client focus.  
EOE Statement eCatalyst Healthcare Solutions, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  

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