Lead Coder

Lead CoderOnPoint Medical Group is searching for an outstanding Lead Coder to join our team! This is a full-time position, and after the training period, the role may be remote for candidates who reside in Colorado. Come join a great group of medical professionals as our network continues to grow!OnPoint Medical Group is a physician-led network of skilled Primary and Urgent care providers who are committed to expanding access to quality healthcare in the most effective and affordable manner possible.Our "Circle of Care" has one primary goal – to ensure the health and wellness of members and their families. We do this by providing access to a comprehensive menu of medical services from one unified physician group in their neighborhoods. With doctors, nurses, specialists, labs and medical records all interlinked and coordinated, patient care has never been in better hands.SummaryCertified Professional Coder requirements include translating a patient's medical record into the appropriate CPT, HCPCS and ICD10 Codes to be submitted on a claim to insurance carriers, following local, state, and federal medical billing laws and guidelines.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesThe following statements are illustrative of the essential duties of the job and do not include other non-essential or peripheral duties that may be required. We retain the right to modify or change the essential and additional functions of the job at any time.Coding Working directly healthcare providers, and staff to ensure the medical documentation supports the CPT and Diagnosis codes that are being billed out to payers following payer specific guidelinesPerform pre-visit planning in Navina as instructedRun day-end report for practice managers 2x per week copy executive directors and coding managerPost visit review and claim submissionWorking directly with the healthcare providers to ensure correct coding initiatives are metOther coding duties as assignedProductivity Submitting a minimum of 80 - 100 claims per day out of preassigned clinicsDropping claims within 3 days of note completionPolicies Work within guidance of Billing Compliance PlanWork within Federal, State and Local Billing GuidelinesAttend scheduled coding meetingsMaintain coding certification including timely submission of continuing education to AAPC or AHIMAMaintain and follow strict privacy, confidentiality, and safety protocols. Comply with all government regulations around the following: HIPAAOSHAPCI DSSOther Administrative Duties Claim submission policiesMaintain a clean and organized work environmentDeliver faxes to billing department staff member when appropriateOther administrative duties***Lead CPC additional job duties***Assist others with coding questions in regards to ICD 10, CPT codesAssist others with documentation requirementsDevelop training materials for internal and external customersAssist coding manager with other coding duties as assignedQualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Minimum Education/ExperienceHigh School Diploma or High School EquivalencyStrong computer skills required5 years healthcare experience2+ years coding experienceCPC or AHIMA CertificationPreferred Education/ExperienceSome college – medical, business, accounting focusBilingualEMR experience preferred – Athenahealth practice management systemSupervisory ResponsibilitiesThis position does not have any supervisory responsibilitiesJob Elements/Working ConditionsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.Occasionally required to walk; sit; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 25 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.Work EnvironmentThe above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.This position will be posted for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended.Benefits OfferedHealth insurance plan options for you and your dependentsDental, and Vision, for you and your qualified dependentsCompany Paid life insuranceVoluntary options for short-term disability, and long-term disability coverageAFLAC PlansFSA optionsEligible for 401(k) after 6 months of employment with a 4% match that vests immediatelyPaid Time-Off earnedSalary: $31 - $34 / hourThis position will be posted for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended.The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role.OnPoint Medical Group is an EEO Employer.Applicants can redact age information from requested transcripts.