Medical Coder

TEKsystems • Saint Paul, MN

7d • $25 - $35 • Remote

About The Position

Reviews patients’ medical records after a visit or procedure and translates the information into diagnostic and procedural codes used by insurers to process claims. The role requires maintaining credentials throughout employment and working independently while collaborating with others as needed. This is a fully remote contract position based out of Saint Paul, Minnesota. The listed pay range is $25.00–$35.00 per hour; individual compensation depends on factors including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, and internal equity.

Requirements

• Proficient knowledge of medical terminology and codes, hospital policies, and government regulations.
• Clear communication and active listening skills.
• Problem-solving skills for straightforward and complex coding concerns.
• Conflict-management skills and the ability to remain level-headed and positive during stressful situations.
• Strong attention to detail to identify coding and billing errors accurately.
• Organizational and time-management skills to maintain workload and productivity as an independent worker.
• Ability to adapt to an evolving role and responsibilities.
• Ability to collaborate and work as part of a team.
• Proactive approach to completing tasks on time with minimal supervision.
• Personal computer experience with databases, spreadsheets, and word-processing software.
• Understanding of physiology, anatomy, and medical terminology.
• Must maintain credentials throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

• One year of ICD-10 coding experience (all levels).
• One year of experience in the medical field.

Responsibilities

• Review patients’ medical records after visits or procedures and translate information into appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes.
• Identify coding and billing errors accurately.
• Maintain coding credentials throughout employment.
• Organize and manage workload and productivity to complete tasks on time with minimal supervision.
• Collaborate with colleagues and communicate with diverse staff and functions.
• Solve straightforward and complex coding concerns and adapt to evolving responsibilities.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Critical illness coverage
• Accident coverage
• Hospital coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan, with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents
• Short- and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time off or leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, if eligible

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed