This position requires that you live within a 35-mile radius of Canton, GA. You will train at the Canton office for 6 months and then transition to remote!

BENEFITS:

• Medical insurance with prescription drug coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company-paid child care
• Company-paid basic life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Paid time off

JOB SUMMARY:

The Medical Coder applies the appropriate ICD-10 code based on documentation and coding guidelines for HCC coding.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work with providers in assigned area of responsibility to ensure compliance with dictations and documentation with patient's treatment, to include treatment plans, prescriptions and specialty treatment.
• Summarizes all pertinent information into the abstract
• Maintains coding accuracy in assignment of ICD diagnosis coding including HCC codes, modifier application and verification of CPT and/or HCPCS codes
• Maintains coding productivity greater than 80% of the time
• Ensure proper documentation is on file
• Responsible for ensuring all claims processed through EMR are correct and compliant
• Ensure all assigned charts are audited and billed; ensure that all billable charges are entered into billing system
• Keeps abreast of and complies with coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• High School graduate or equivalent required
• Coding Certification CPC in good standing with AAPC required
• A minimum of 2-5 years of medical ICD & CPT coding experience is required, Family Practice or outpatient setting is preferred
• Electronic Medical Record experience, eCW software highly preferred
• Computer literate with entry level working knowledge of Microsoft Suites; Outlook, Word
• Demonstrated ability to organize, coordinate, prioritize, and facilitate many on-going tasks at one time
• Duties require professional verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work independently or with a team
• Professional appearance
• Problem solving skills
• Positive attitude