Medical Coder (Rheumatology) - Permanent WFH
BizForce, Philippines
Job Description
MedCore Solutions, Bizforce's medical division, is seeking skilled WFH Rheumatology Coders to join our team. As a Rheumatology Coder, you will be responsible for reviewing and analyzing medical records, assigning appropriate codes for diagnoses and procedures, and ensuring compliance with coding guidelines and regulations. This position offers the flexibility of remote work from home permanently.
Who We Are
MedCore Solutions (MCS) is a single-source solution for Healthcare administration. MCS is an industry leader in medical billing, credentialing, scribing, insurance verification, compliance, and virtual staffing. Upon your request, our team of certified coders can perform a detailed billing analysis to determine if you are receiving the maximum amount of revenue while conforming to CMS guidelines. Ask how MCS can streamline your hospital or practice making healthcare administration simple, effective, and affordable. We pride ourselves on giving you the best solutions tailored to your practice’s specific needs, so you can focus on your patients and revenue-producing activities.
Responsibilities
- Review and analyze medical records to accurately assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes
- Ensure coding accuracy and compliance with coding guidelines and regulations
- Abstract clinical information from medical records and assign appropriate codes
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to clarify documentation and obtain necessary details
- Stay updated with changes in coding guidelines and regulations
- Meet productivity and quality targets
- Translate details from a patient's medical documents into medical codes for health insurance claims purposes
- Ensures accurate data entry of the coding and claims submission for services provided by physicians, including assigning the correct ICD and CPT codes
- Provides support to clinic/practice managers and staff in determining accurate coding and billing practices
- Liaising with the client/provider and team members for coding-related queries and concerns
- Perform audits for coding denials, missing information, and charts
- Maintain a tracking system for the charts coded and ensure work completion
- Research coding and claims questions thoroughly to maintain high-quality standards
Other Details
- The possible start date will be in 2 weeks or earlier
- 8-hour shift Monday-Friday (graveyard shift)
- Weekend days off
- Duration: Long-term; Steady-state
Requirements
- Must be AAPC/AHIMA certified coder
- At least 3-5 years of clinical experience in Medical Coding (Outpatient/Inpatient)
- Knowledgeable in US Insurance Plan Structure and HIPAA regulations
- Good oral and verbal English communication skills as well as listening skills
- Capacity to navigate challenging situations with ease
- Willing to work in a graveyard shift (US time zone)
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- At least 1 year of experience in Rheumatology coding
- NextGen system experience - bonus
System Requirements
- Own Desktop/Laptop
- Computer Processor: Intel I3/AMD Ryzen 3/MAC Intel I5
- RAM: At least 4GB of RAM (8GB is recommended) with sufficient hard disk space available
- Internet Connectivity: At least 20-25 Mbps and up wired Internet Connection
- Back-up Connections amp; Power Supply: USB sticks, hotspots, signal-based amp; wireless connections only for back-up
Benefits
Our Commitment to delivering high-quality results for our clients and the only way to do that is by ensuring a rewarding, respectful, and productive experience for our employees. We hold the same values for both our customers and our employees.
- Permanent Work From Home
- Permanent Weekends Off
- Great Company Culture and No Micromanagement
- Continued Education
- Specialized Training