Coder - Clinic (Remote)

Kindred Healthcare•Brentwood, TN

3d•Remote

About The Position

The Coder codes medical records, including diagnoses, operative procedures, and diagnostic procedures, using the International Classification of Diseases and enters coded information into an automated system. The role ensures medical documentation supports accurate coding, communicates with practice designees to resolve questions or obtain needed detail, and provides information in response to documentation and coding inquiries. The Coder also abstracts and retrieves medical data for evaluation, planning, or research in health care and related programs. The position operates in a remote work environment with periodic onsite presence at a facility or physician practice. It requires sedentary work with extensive computer use and compliance with company policies, applicable laws, regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency required.
Current coding certification required, such as AHIMA, AAPC, or another accepted certification.
Three years of professional coding experience.
Knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II codes as appropriate.
Ability to understand and code medical records.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Exceptional organizational and follow-through skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient and employee information.
Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
Must have good and regular attendance.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.
Specialty coding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assign and record accurate codes for diagnoses, procedures, and operations documented in patient medical records, following official coding guidelines.
Ensure all factors needed to assign accurate CPT codes are present and that diagnoses are properly recorded.
Contact practice designees with questions about diagnoses or requests for greater detail or different terminology needed to assign accurate codes.
Enter final diagnostic codes for diagnoses and procedures.
Follow internal procedures established to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies.
Report potential coding discrepancies to the Director of Physician Coding and the Director of Physician Auditing & Education to ensure only accurate, properly documented services are coded in accordance with Federal False Claims requirements.
Provide information and respond to inquiries regarding medical documentation and coding questions.
Conduct job responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct, policies and procedures, the Support Center Compliance Agreement, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.
Promote adherence to the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Support Center Compliance Agreement by monitoring employee performance and identifying and responding to compliance issues.
Abstract and retrieve medical data for evaluation, planning, or research in health care and related programs.
Perform other related duties as assigned.