Coder Physician

Omega Healthcare Solutions • Boca Raton, FL

4d • $25 - $32 • Remote

About The Position

The Coder Physician abstracts, codes, sequences, and interprets clinical information from inpatient, outpatient, emergency department, professional fee, and clinical medical records. The role assigns accurate principal and secondary diagnoses and procedures, applies coding principles and DRG/APC reimbursement expertise, and follows official coding guidelines. It extracts pertinent data from health records, identifies codes for physician services and procedures, and enters codes into client-dependent computer systems and software.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an AAPC- or AHIMA-approved Coding Certificate Program.
• Two to four years of current production coding experience in both acute care and professional fee coding.
• Three or more years of experience coding Neurosurgery E/M, office injections, and surgical spine cases.
• Experience with Epic and 3M.
• CPC or an additional certification.
• Ability to work 8 a.m.–5 p.m. CST, or for the majority of working hours within that timeframe; availability between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CST is required during the first training week.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to achieve client productivity requirements within four weeks and maintain them thereafter.
• Ability to maintain 95% coding accuracy.
• Ability to learn new workflows and technology easily.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced, changing environment and work across work types and specialties.
• Ability to self-motivate, set goals, and meet deadlines.
• Leadership, mentoring, interpersonal, presentation, analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build and maintain credible, trusting relationships with business partners and professional working relationships with employees at all organizational levels.
• Skill in operating a personal computer and using a variety of software applications.
• Knowledge of coding conventions and rules established by AHIMA, AMA, AHA, and CMS for diagnostic and surgical procedural codes.
• Knowledge of JCAHO, coding compliance, and HIPAA HITECH standards affecting medical records and reimbursement and accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Abstract, code, sequence, and interpret clinical information from inpatient, outpatient, emergency department, professional fee, and clinical medical records.
• Assign correct principal and secondary diagnoses and procedures, with attention to accurate sequencing.
• Apply coding principles and DRG/APC reimbursement expertise to assign appropriate codes.
• Abstract and code medical data in software programs and encoders, following official coding guidelines to review and analyze health records.
• Maintain compliance with external regulatory and accreditation requirements and State and Federal regulations.
• Extract pertinent data from patient health records and determine appropriate coding for reports and billing documents.
• Identify codes for medical services and physician-performed procedures and enter codes into relevant computer systems.
• Track and document productivity in specified systems and maintain client-defined productivity levels.
• Maintain a 95% quality rating.
• Perform duties in compliance with company policies and procedures, including those related to HIPAA and compliance.

Benefits

• Health coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Voluntary insurance options
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Professional development opportunities
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Possible eligibility for bonus programs, commissions, or other variable incentive plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed