Coder Physician

Omega Healthcare Solutions • Boca Raton, FL

4d • $25 - $29 • 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 principal and secondary diagnoses and procedures, applying accurate sequencing and technical coding principles alongside DRG/APC reimbursement expertise. The coder enters pertinent data and codes into multiple software programs, encoders, and client-specific systems, and follows official coding guidelines when reviewing and analyzing health records.

The position supports accurate reporting and billing, maintains compliance with external regulatory and accreditation requirements and applicable state and federal regulations, and follows company policies and procedures, including HIPAA and compliance requirements. The employee documents productivity in specified systems and maintains client-defined productivity levels and a 95% quality rating. This is a full-time remote home-office position, generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; occasional long hours and weekend work may be required. Travel is minimal, up to 5%.

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.
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC), CCS-P, or equivalent coding credential.
• At least two years of recent, credentialed professional-fee coding experience in Obstetrics.
• At least two years of Epic experience.
• At least two years of 3M experience.
• 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, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to build credibility and trust and maintain relationships with key business partners and professional working relationships with employees at all organizational levels.
• Excellent analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• 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 code assignment.
• Knowledge of JCAHO, coding compliance, and HIPAA HITECH standards affecting medical records and their impact on reimbursement and accreditation.
• Ability to meet the occasional physical demands of the role, including lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• NICU experience is a plus.

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 principal and secondary procedure codes, with attention to accurate sequencing.
• Apply technical coding principles and DRG/APC reimbursement expertise to assign appropriate codes.
• Abstract and code pertinent medical data into multiple software programs and/or encoders, following official coding guidelines to review and analyze health records.
• Maintain compliance with external regulatory and accreditation requirements and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Extract pertinent data from patient health records and determine appropriate coding for reports and billing documents.
• Identify codes for reported medical services and physician-performed procedures, and enter codes into computer systems as required by clients.
• Track and document productivity in specified systems and maintain productivity levels defined by the client.
• Maintain a 95% quality rating.
• Perform duties in compliance with company policies and procedures, including those related to HIPAA and compliance.
• Occasionally work long hours and weekends and travel up to 5% as required.

Benefits

• Health coverage may be offered.
• Dental coverage may be offered.
• Vision coverage may be offered.
• Voluntary insurance options may be offered.
• 401(k) plan with employer match may be offered.
• Professional development opportunities may be offered.
• Paid time off may be offered.
• Holiday pay may be offered.
• Eligible employees may have the opportunity to participate in bonus programs, commissions, or other variable incentive plans.

What This Job Offers

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