Medical Coding Specialist

Southwoods Health•Boardman, OH

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

Medical Coding Specialist Southwoods Health is hiring a Medical Coding Specialist. The position has the option to be fully remote or fully in office. Responsible for the proper assignment of all CPT/HCPCS and ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes to ensure compliant coding of all assigned encounters. At Southwoods, it's not just about the treatment, but how you're treated . www.southwoodshealth.com

Requirements

Current medical coding certification (CCS, CCA, CPC, RHIT, COC, ACA, or CIC)
Responsible for the assignment of CPT codes and ICD-10-CM codes for higher level office procedures and hospital procedures
E/M coding as necessary for specialty offices
At least 3 years’ experience
Working knowledge of Excel
Full-time
Option to be: Remote but must be commutable distance from Boardman Ohio for training, or fully in office in Boardman, Ohio.

Responsibilities

Read and abstract E/M level from specialty offices, or hospital documentation if required
Provide CPT codes for: Surgeries, Anesthesia, Pain management, Radiology as needed
Query physician’s with-in the Meditech system, or for those not on Meditech, reach out to assigned hospital contact person
Understand bundling concept and heed CMS guidelines
Assign ICD-10 codes to the highest level of specificity
Understand HCPCS codes and assign appropriately for POS
Accurately append modifiers as needed
Understand payer groups such as Medicaid HMO, and Medicare HMO and code to appropriate guidelines
Have a moderate knowledge of anatomy and physiology
Maintain 95 percent accuracy in coding and meet productivity standards as assigned
Research and find answers as needed
Ask questions when necessary to the appropriate superior
Ensure all processes at responsible physician practice maintains compliance with all regulatory agencies
Perform other duties as assigned