Medical Coding Specialist II (remote)

Medical Coding Specialist II

Southwoods Health is hiring a level 2 Medical Coding Specialist. The position has the option to be fully remote or fully in office. Responsible for the proper assignment of all CPT/HCPCS and ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes to ensure compliant coding of all assigned encounters.

Essential Duties:
Read and abstract E/M level from specialty offices, or hospital documentation if required
• Provide CPT codes for: Surgeries, Anesthesia, Pain management, Radiology as needed
• Query physician’s with-in the Meditech system, or for those not on Meditech, reach out to assigned hospital contact person
• Understand bundling concept and heed CMS guidelines
• Assign ICD-10 codes to the highest level of specificity
• Understand HCPCS codes and assign appropriately for POS
• Accurately append modifiers as needed
• Understand payer groups such as Medicaid HMO, and Medicare HMO and code to appropriate guidelines
• Have a moderate knowledge of anatomy and physiology
• Maintain 95 percent accuracy in coding and meet productivity standards as assigned
• Research and find answers as needed
• Ask questions when necessary to the appropriate superior
• Ensure all processes at responsible physician practice maintains compliance with all regulatory agencies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
• Current medical coding certification (CCS, CCA, CPC, RHIT, COC, ACA, or CIC)
• Responsible for the assignment of CPT codes and ICD-10-CM codes for higher level office procedures and hospital procedures
• E/M coding as necessary for specialty offices
• At least 3 years’ experience
• Working knowledge of Excel

Full-time. Option to be: Remote but must be commutable distance from Boardman Ohio for training, or fully in office in Boardman, Ohio.

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