Remote Pro Fee Medical Coder

TEKsystems•Dallas, TX

4d•$25 - $30•Remote

About The Position

Review and interpret clinical documentation to assign accurate diagnosis, procedure, and evaluation and management (E/M) codes. Apply ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, HCPCS Level II, and modifier coding guidelines in accordance with official coding conventions and regulatory requirements. Code physician services for inpatient, outpatient, and ancillary encounters. Ensure compliance with CMS, Medicare, Medicaid, commercial payer, and client-specific coding requirements. Identify documentation deficiencies and communicate within the appropriate channels regarding coding clarification needs. Consistently meet established turnaround times, productivity standards, and quality expectations while managing workload independently. Participate in coding audits, quality reviews, education sessions, and process improvement initiatives. Stay current on coding updates, regulatory changes, payer policies, and industry best practices. Collaborate with coding leadership, auditors, and client representatives to resolve coding-related issues. Support revenue cycle optimization through accurate and timely coding practices.

Requirements

At least 2+ years of experience in inpatient and outpatient physician-fee medical coding
Encounter types to include Inpatient, Long Term Care, Observation, Emergency, Same Day Surgery, Clinic Visits, Ancillary services.
Experience with the following specialty services: cardiology, dentistry and oral/maxillofacial surgery, dermatology, endocrinology, otolaryngology (ENT), gastroenterology, hematology/oncology, infectious disease, internal medicine, musculoskeletal/orthopedic medicine, nephrology, neurology, obstetrics and gynecology, optometry/ophthalmology, anesthesiology, pain management and palliative care, psychology, pulmonary medicine, rheumatology, general surgery, plastic surgery, and urology.
Active AAPC or AHIMA coding certification required.
Proven ability to work independently and efficiently in a remote environment

Nice To Haves

Epic experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Review and interpret clinical documentation to assign accurate diagnosis, procedure, and evaluation and management (E/M) codes.
Apply ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, HCPCS Level II, and modifier coding guidelines in accordance with official coding conventions and regulatory requirements.
Code physician services for inpatient, outpatient, and ancillary encounters.
Ensure compliance with CMS, Medicare, Medicaid, commercial payer, and client-specific coding requirements.
Identify documentation deficiencies and communicate within the appropriate channels regarding coding clarification needs.
Consistently meet established turnaround times, productivity standards, and quality expectations while managing workload independently.
Participate in coding audits, quality reviews, education sessions, and process improvement initiatives.
Stay current on coding updates, regulatory changes, payer policies, and industry best practices.
Collaborate with coding leadership, auditors, and client representatives to resolve coding-related issues.
Support revenue cycle optimization through accurate and timely coding practices.