Full and Part-time Remote Medical Coders

Hourly Pay Range: $26.61 - $39.92. The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.
Position Highlights Position: Medical Coder III
Location: Hybrid - Skokie, IL and remote
Full Time/Part Time: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Responsibilities Assign accurate diagnostic (ICD-10-CM) and procedural (CPT) codes to medical records, demonstrating advanced proficiency in complex coding scenarios.
Lead and conduct internal audits of medical records and coding work to ensure the accuracy and consistency of code assignments, providing guidance and feedback to junior coders.
Analyze clinical documentation in medical records and collaborate with physicians and clinical staff to clarify and enhance documentation for accurate coding.
Stay current with the latest coding guidelines, conventions, and regulatory changes, sharing knowledge with the coding team.
Collaborate with clinical staff to resolve coding-related questions and discrepancies, facilitating accurate code assignment and documentation improvement.
Ensure coding practices are consistently in compliance with federal, state, and local healthcare regulations, as well as HIPAA privacy standards.
Generate advanced coding reports and summaries, providing insights into coding accuracy, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
Mentor and train junior coders, providing guidance and support in developing their coding skills and understanding of best practices.
Demonstrate advanced proficiency in using coding software and electronic health record systems, contributing to process improvements.
Requirements Education: Bachelors degree, required
Certification: Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), OR Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), required
Experience: 5+ Years of coding experience, with a strong background in ICD-10-CM and CPT coding, including complex coding scenarios
Benefits Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
Tuition Reimbursement
Free Parking
Wellness Program
Savings Plan Health Savings Account Options
Retirement Options with Company Match
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Community Involvement Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

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