E&M Coder Featured job

Posted time July 20, 2023 Job type Full-time
  • Experience: 2+ Years

Role Information: 

  • Full-Time 
  • Hourly 
  • Non-Exempt 
  • Eligible for Benefits 
  • Lead time to Join: less than 15 Days 
  • Designation: E&M Medical Coding Specialist II  
  • Relevant Experience: 2+ Years 

Description: 

Company is hiring for an  E&M Medical Coding Specialist II to provide accurate and timely coding for physician and hospital Evaluation and Management (E/M) Services. The ideal candidate has excellent organizational skills, communication skills, with the desire and ability to learn quickly. Working as a part of the team to meet deadlines, but also being able to work independently is crucial to the success in this position. Our organization prides itself on being built upon a set of strong core values. We are looking for candidate who will actively exhibit these core values: Service Excellence, Transparency, Teamwork, Accountability, Hard work, and Positive Attitude. 

Reports to: Manager, Coding 

Responsibilities: 

  • Creation and Review of medical records to abstract information and apply CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM codes as test data for product development 
  • Provide guidance on implementation of E&M guidelines to product resources 
  • Utilize NCCI edits, AMA CPT Assistant, AHA Coding Clinic, and other resources as needed 
  • Escalate coding/documentation problems when appropriate 
  • Participate in ongoing coding education 
  • Perform other related duties as required/assigned 
  • Other responsibilities as assigned 

Requirements: 

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Education: 

  • High School Diploma or equivalent 
  • Coding certification through AAPC or AHIMA (CPC, COC, RHIT, CCS, etc., no apprentice designation accepted at this time) 
  • 2+ years Evaluation and Management services coding 
  • Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology 
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team 
  • Flexibility to assume new tasks or assignments as needed 

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Education: 

  • Associate Degree in healthcare related field 
  • 2+ years Evaluation and Management (E/M) Services coding experience 

Physical Demands 

  • Sitting and typing for an extended period of time 
  • Reading from a computer screen for an extended period of time 
  • Speaking and listening on a telephone 

Key Competencies: 

  • Job Knowledge/Technical Knowledge 
  • Productivity 
  • Initiative/Execution 
  • Flexibility 
  • Quality Control