Lakeshore Ear, Nose, Throat Center Hiring for Medical Coder Job at Remote Full Time

Under supervision of the Lakeshore ENT Coding Committee, provides ongoing coding education to Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Abstracts pertinent information from patient records. Assigns the International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification (ICD), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) or Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes.

• Analyzes medical records and identifies documentation deficiencies or opportunities to ensure that claims are coded appropriately. Reviews claims for accuracy, including proper diagnosis, procedure codes, and modifiers.

• Queries physicians when code assignments are not straightforward or documentation in the record is inadequate, ambiguous, or unclear for coding purposes.

• Maintains knowledge of and complies with coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements.

• Conducts chart audits and internal coding reviews and provides education as appropriate.

• Prepares insurance claims for submission to third party payers and/or responsible parties.

• Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association and adheres to official coding guidelines.

• Keeps abreast of and complies with coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements.

• Other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees must have a current Covid-19 vaccination.

Experience:

• Medical billing & coding: 2 years (Preferred)
• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
• Working in a medical office: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote