Certified Medical Coder II (CPC or CCS)

Certified Coder II (CPC or CCS)

Lifekind Health is looking for a full-time Certified Coder II (CPC or CCS) to join our team. The Medical Coder II performs more complex coding assignments. This role requires independent judgment, strong knowledge of coding guidelines, and the ability to resolve more advanced coding issues.

Our mission is to bring care that's whole, human, and healing. Blending medical, behavioral, and lifestyle support into a single plan because restoring life takes more than a prescription.

At Lifekind Health we strive every day to live up to that definition by providing the best care possible for our complex patient population. Our team of medical doctors, psychologists, chiropractors, acupuncturists, and dietitians work together within a revolutionary transdisciplinary model that addresses the quadruple aim of healthcare: enhancing patient experience, improving patient health, reducing healthcare costs, and increasing employee satisfaction.

Location: Remote for someone located Texas or Oklahoma

About the position:

• Code moderate to complex encounters
• Assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and modifiers with a high degree of accuracy
• Review documentation for compliance and completeness; initiate provider queries as needed
• Work claim edits, claim rejections and denials requiring coding expertise
• Assist with training and mentoring Medical Coder I staff
• Stay current with coding updates, payer rules, and regulatory changes

Our Ideal Candidate will have the following qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or 5 years of medical coding experience
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or equivalent required
• Strong understanding of coding guidelines and payer requirements
• Ability to code independently with minimal supervision
• Proficiency in resolving coding-related rejections, denials and edits
• Solid communication skills for provider interaction

At Lifekind, we believe our employees deserve the best. Here's what you can look forward to when you join us:

• Comprehensive Benefits: medical, dental, vision insurance options for you and your family
• Medical – Choice between three Cigna PPO plans (company pays 90% for employees and 50% for dependents!)
• Dental offered through Principal Life Insurance Company
• Vision offered through Principal and VSP Vision Care
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (DCSA)
• Company paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability with medical enrollment
• Employee Life, Spouse Life and Dependent Life
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Generous PTO

Lifekind Health and Savas Software are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation.