Medical Coding Specialist

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🏥 Medical Billing and Coding

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Innovaccer

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2014

⚕️ Healthcare Insurance

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

☁️ SaaS

💰 $150M Series E on 2021-12

Healthcare Insurance • Artificial Intelligence • SaaS

Innovaccer is a healthcare technology company dedicated to transforming how healthcare information is utilized and accessed. They provide a comprehensive Health Cloud that aims to accelerate digital transformation for providers, payers, and life sciences companies by offering unified healthcare data and analytics. Innovaccer leverages artificial intelligence to automate tasks, process medical data, and generate insights to improve clinical and financial outcomes. Their solutions focus on integrating and optimizing healthcare systems, promoting value-based care, improving patient engagement, and reducing the administrative burden on healthcare providers. Innovaccer's platform supports various healthcare stakeholders through advanced data activation, analytics, and streamlined workflows, striving to improve healthcare delivery and patient care globally.

📋 Description

• The Medical Coder is responsible for independently reviewing, analysing, and resolving all assigned front-end claims to ensure accurate and timely claim submission. • This position focuses on identifying and correcting coding-related issues prior to claim transmission, applying established coding guidelines, payer requirements, and organizational policies. • The Medical Coder works closely with revenue cycle partners to prevent claim rejections, support clean claim rates, and promote efficient reimbursement processes. • This role requires strong attention to detail, foundational coding knowledge, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. • Averages 10 front-end holds per hour • Maintains a minimum of 90% coding accuracy. • Assigns ICD-10-CM and CPT codes with appropriate modifiers for services provided in the professional fee environment. • Reviews medical records and all applicable documentation to determine appropriate codes for documented services and diagnoses. • Ensures all diagnosis codes meet local and national medical necessity guidelines. • Utilizes internal coding resources, payer guidelines, and other reference materials to ensure accurate and compliant coding for all assigned services. • Follows all HIPAA regulations and upholds the highest standards of privacy and confidentiality. • Maintains current knowledge of laws, regulations, payer policies, and industry guidance impacting compliant coding practices. • Independently reviews and resolves all assigned front-end claim holds. • Actively participates in department meetings, one-on-one meetings, and mentorship meetings with the assigned Coding Team Lead. • Escalates identified client trends to the assigned Coding Team Lead. • Escalates all coding-related questions to the assigned Coding Team Lead for guidance and clarification. • Maintains and completes all CEU requirements. • Performs other duties or tasks as assigned.

🎯 Requirements

• Must hold a current AAPC or AHIMA Certification for a minimum of 3 years. • Strong working knowledge of CPT, ICD-10-CM, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and state and federal Medicare reimbursement guidelines. • Familiarity with proper English grammar, usage, and professional documentation standards. • Ability to research and analyze data, draw logical conclusions, and resolve coding or documentation issues. • Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations. • Ability to accurately read and interpret medical documentation, clinical terminology, and documented procedures. • Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment in coding and claim resolution. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, clarify documentation needs, and maintain collaborative working relationships with physicians and staff. • Strong commitment to maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding protected health information. • Prior experience working in a medical billing environment with strict adherence to HIPAA compliance requirements. • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams). • Minimum of 3+ years of professional coding experience.

🏖️ Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off: Recharge and relax with 20 days of fixed time off per year, in addition to company holidays—because we believe work-life balance fuels performance. • Best-in-Class Parental Leave: Spend quality time with your growing family. We offer one of the industry’s most generous parental leave policies to support you during life’s most important moments. • Recognition & Rewards: We celebrate wins—big and small. Get rewarded with monetary incentives and company-wide recognition for your impact and dedication. Your hard work won’t go unnoticed. • Comprehensive Insurance Coverage: Stay covered with medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus 100% company-paid short- and long-term disability and basic life insurance. Optional perks include discounted legal aid and pet insurance.