Profee Cardiology Medical Coder
Location: Remote
About IKS Health
www.ikshealth.com
Position Summary:
IKS Health company is seeking to hire a Profee Cardiology medical coder.
As an experienced coder, you will be responsible for providing coding and
abstracting services for clients on outpatient, physician, or emergency room
medical records using ICD-10-CM, CPS, and CPT coding systems.
You will use established coding principles, software, and your knowledge and
experience to assign diagnostic and procedural codes after a thorough review of
the medical record.
As a coding leader, you will participate in industry forums as well as support
coding education within the team.
Coder will be coding Clinic E&M and CPTs for these accounts.
Must also know how to code Echocardiograms, Remote Monitoring, and EKGs.
Will also help with Claim Edits for this specialty.
Essential Functions:
Review medical records to identify pertinent diagnoses and procedures relative
to the patient's healthcare 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.
May act as a mentor to training coders and/or new hires by providing education
and training.
Maintains current knowledge of the information contained in the Coding Clinic,
CPT Assistant, and the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.
Maintains effective and professional communication skills.
Contributes to a positive company image by exhibiting professionalism,
adaptability, and mutual respect.
Requirements:
CPC,COC,CIC,CCA,CCS,CCS-P,RHIT or RHIA
Epic/3M 360 experience a plus!
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must have a minimum of 3 years of professional fee cardiac coding experience.
Must be able to code EKGs and other clinic accounts
Understands medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, surgical technology,
pharmacology, and disease processes.
Extensive knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding principles and guidelines,
reimbursement systems, and federal, state, and payer-specific regulations and
policies pertaining to documentation, coding, and billing.
Must pass a coding proficiency test.
Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and
Individuals with Disabilities.
Compensation and Benefits:
The pay range for this position is $26hr-$28hr. Pay is based on several factors,
including but not limited to current market conditions, location, education,
work experience, certifications, etc. IKS Health offers a competitive benefits
package including healthcare, 401 (k), and paid time off (all benefits are
subject to eligibility requirements for full-time employees). IKS Health is an
equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national
origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status,
disability, age, or other legally protected status.