Medical Coder - Remote or Hybrid Option

CONSULTANTS IN GASTROENTEROLOGY • WEST COLUMBIA, SC

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Certified Medical Coder is responsible for verifying the accuracy of patient insurance information and entering daily charges using appropriate CPT and ICD-10 codes. This role requires attention to detail, timeliness, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. The position also involves adhering to OSHA and HIPAA regulations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Medical Coding Certification
• Good communication skills
• Good computer skills
• Strong ethical and moral character references
• Pass security check
• Cooperative work attitude toward co-employees, management, patients, visitors, and physicians
• Ability to make logical decisions and solve problems
• Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding applications

Nice To Haves

• Accuracy
• Attention to detail
• Timeliness
• Organization
• Little supervision needed to accomplish task
• Dependability
• Attendance
• Punctuality
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk
• Visual and auditory acuity for frequent use of computer, telephone, and occasional use of other office equipment

Responsibilities

• Verify accuracy of patient’s insurance company name/address
• Enter daily charges using appropriate CPT code and ICD-10 code for various services including Office Charges, CIG Professional Charges, SCECWC Facility Charges, SCECNE Facility Charges, Anesthesia Charges, Pathology Charges, Hospital Charges and Lab Charges
• Append appropriate modifiers as indicated
• Run Daily Report for Balancing at end of day
• Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers
• Interact with others in a positive, respectful, and considerate manner
• Conduct self as a positive role model and team member
• Respect patients’ rights to privacy, dignity and confidentiality
• Abide by OSHA and HIPAA regulations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED