Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary:
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:
- 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 patients 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
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.