Medical Coder Profee

We are seeking a professional Medical Coder Profee to join a growing team. This position is based out of Columbia, SC but can be FULLY Remote. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2-5 years of experience in profee medical coding, and will have strong working knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems.

Job Description:

• Review clinical documentation from physician and hospital services to assign accurate ICD-10, ICD-10 PCS, CPT, and HCPCS codes for diagnoses, procedures, and services
• Ensure that coding practices comply with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as payer-specific guidelines.
• Enter and validate coded data in the electronic health record (EHR) and billing systems.
• Perform coding audits
• Identify and report any coding discrepancies or issues .
• Stay current with coding updates, guidelines, and payer requirements
• Assist with resolving coding-related billing issues, denials, and rejections in collaboration with the billing and revenue cycle teams
• Ensure timely and accurate entry of coded data into the EHR and other relevant systems.
• Generate coding reports as needed for management, audit, or quality improvement purposes.

Qualifications:

• Certification as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) (Required)
• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Health Care Administration (Preferred)
• 2+ years of experience in profee medical coding, with experience in both physician and/or hospital coding preferred
• 1 year of recent experience in profee inpatient medical coding preferred
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems
• Expereince with Epic (Preferred)
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suites

Hours:

• Monday to Friday (8am to 5pm)
• PLEASE NOTE: If you are NOT located in Eastern Standard Time Zone you MUST be willing to work on the Eastern Time Zone schedule.

Compensation & Benefits:

• $25 – $30 hourly
• Can be 100% remote
• Equipment provided
• Healthcare benefits
• PTO