STAR Medical Auditing Services

Facility Emergency Department Coder (Remote)

Are you a skilled and credentialed medical coding professional looking for an amazing team to join? Look no further! STAR Medical Auditing Services is hiring.

Facility Emergency Department Coder (Remote)

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Facility Emergency Department Coder you will be assisting STAR with medical coding for our clients. Must have strong coding skills utilizing ACEP guidelines and great attention to detail with 95% or higher quality maintained. Coding assessments are required to be considered for this position. This is a contract position that is fully remote. Must work 20-40 hours per week. Must be US-based.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Reviews medical records to identify diagnoses, E/M, CPT procedures and modifiers relative to the patient’s encounter.

  • Abstracts appropriate information from the medical record based on the guidelines provided by the client and after a thorough review of the medical record.

  • Solicits clarification from the physician regarding ambiguous or conflicting documentation in the medical record using guidelines provided by the client.

  • Ensure all coding complies with the ethical coding standards/guidelines and regulatory requirements.

  • Maintains strictest confidentiality; adheres to all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act guidelines/regulations

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must have one of the following AHIMA/AAPC certifications: CPC, CCS, RHIA, RHIT

  • Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and coding guidelines for ICD-10 and CPT codes

  • At least 2 years of recent active auditing experience in Facility Emergency Department Coding including but not limited to:

    • E/M Level utilizing ACEP guidelines

    • Facility Observation preferred

    • Minor Procedures

    • Infusions & injections

    • Modifier usage

    • NCCI Edits

    • Diagnosis assignment

  • Knowledge of legal, regulatory, and policy compliance issues related to medical coding and billing procedures, and documentation including CMS guidelines

  • Maintains strictest confidentiality; adheres to all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act guidelines/regulations

  • Proficient computer skills using MS-Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet Explorer, electronic medical records (EMR) systems including Epic, Cerner, Meditech, etc along with computer assisted coding programs.

  • Meet required client productivity standards and maintain minimum of 95% accuracy

DESIRED QUALITIES

  • Self-sufficient with strong analytical and research skills

  • Responsible and responsive

  • Strong attention to details

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

  • Ability to meet deadlines

  • Must reside and be legal to work in the U.S.

  • Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or can claim exemption based on medical reasons or religious beliefs

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS

  • Computer running Windows 10 or Higher with antivirus software and firewall enabled

  • Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook

  • Reliable high-speed internet service