Emergency Department, Urgent Care Professional Coder

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🏄 California – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🏥 Medical Billing and Coding

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📋 Description

• Accurately code medical records for all urgent care and emergency room services • Follow current ICD-10 and CPT coding guidelines • Adhere to NCD, LCD, and CCI policies as necessary • Apply modifiers as appropriate • Work independently and meet project deadlines • Stay updated about new coding rules as codes routinely change • Maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information • Follow HIPAA security policies and procedures and report suspected or actual violations or breaches • Meet and maintain department production and quality standards • Perform additional tasks and duties as assigned by management • Work for long periods while sitting and using a keyboard and mouse

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of coding experience • Extensive coding in all aspects of emergency department and urgent care coding • At least 5 years of outpatient professional coding experience with ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS • At least 5 years of coding experience in emergency and urgent care specialties • Ability to validate hard-coded CPTs/charges • Superior knowledge of modifier application • Strong knowledge of Cerner and Epic • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Detail oriented and deadline driven attitude • Sound knowledge of medical terminology • Strong computer skills, including Excel, Word, and internet • Ability to multitask and maintain a sense of urgency • Excellent customer service skills • Strong time management, organization skills, and work ethic • CPC, CEDC, CCS, CCS-P, RHIT, or RHIA certification required • Legally authorized to work in the United States • Must live in the state of California

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance • Health Savings Account • Generous PTO and Holiday Pay • 401(k) retirement plan • Remote/virtual-office consideration

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