Medical Coder Health Information Management - CareWell Health

Job Summary

*REMOTE POSITION*

At Carewell Health, we rely on powerfully insightful data to ensure the delivery of excellent healthcare services, and we are seeking an experienced medical coder to deliver this insight daily. The ideal candidate will have thorough knowledge of anatomical and medical terminology, as well as natural curiosity and an analytical mindset. As the coder mines and interprets patient medical records, transcriptions, test results, and other documentation, we will rely on them to ask questions, connect the dots, and uncover information that may be difficult to find — all to ensure a smooth billing process. The medical coder will abide by standard protocols of the profession while using their own methods to compile the most accurate information and promote organizational growth.

Essential Functions

• Manage high-quality, timely coding of diagnoses and procedures for inpatient and outpatient accounts, using ICD-10, CPT-4, and HCPCS classification systems


• Work closely with physicians, technicians, insurance companies, and other integral parties to uncover and discuss coding analysis results


• Adhere to policies and procedures that affect immediate operations and may also have organization-wide impact


• Analyze issues in which the situation or data requires in-depth knowledge of organizational objectives


• Use a combination of critical thinking skills in conjunction with formal coding training to reduce coding errors


• Maintain an acceptable productivity rate (productivity standards dependent on specific area of focus (Emergency, Same Day Surgery, etc.)

Other Duties

• Analyze medical malpractice claims by identifying issues, events, diagnoses, and procedures that led to result


• Prepare summaries and assign the appropriate codes


• Review claims to formulate a synopsis of facts, and collaborate with claims examiners as needed

Interact with claims staff, attorneys, and physicians regarding reports

Minimum Education/Certifications

Completion of an accredited coding program from a higher learning institution.

Possess and maintain an active coding certification (CPC and/or CCS)

Minimum Work Experience

Experience: Minimum one year of coding experience required. Hospital and/or multi=specialty experience preferred. Working knowledge of ICD-CM and CPT coding standards and practices required

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

FT/PT/PRN

Physical Demands Analysis:

Long periods of sitting may be required. Repetitive motion of wrists required. Lifting requirements are minimal to none. Corrected vision and hearing to normal range is required.