Remote Multi-Specialty Coder

The Profee E/M Medical Coder is responsible for assigning ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and E/M (Evaluation and Management) codes as appropriate and abstracts pertinent information from patient records.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Assigns ICD-10-CM codes and E/M codes as appropriate and abstracts pertinent information from profee/provider patient records

· Ensures optimal reimbursement of all cases in compliance with CMS policies and procedures and official coding guidelines

· Implements medical center’s physician query process when code assignments are not straightforward or documentation in the medical record is inadequate, ambiguous or unclear for coding purposes

· Keeps abreast of coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements

· Brings identified concerns to the Professional Recruiter who will direct as needed

· Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association

· Adheres to Official Coding guidelines, CMS policies and regulations and Medical Center’s policies and procedures

· Ensures client’s production and quality expectations are met

· Responsible for timely review and response to Amergis internal QA or client audit results as applicable

· Communicates professionally and effectively with clients, coding staff, and Amergis corporate staff

· Demonstrates effective time management skills by completing assignments within time constraints and calendar schedule

· Completes work assignments independently

· Engages in professional development activities to maintain professional certification

· Reviews coding reference material including Medical Center specific coding procedures

· Participates in orientation training activities and review material provided

· Completes production log and accurately captures coding time in Amergis or client system as applicable

· Completes coding of all discharges/encounters ensuring the minimum productivity requirement are met

· Encrypt all e-mails containing PHI sent to client

· If unable to work on a given day, reports absence as soon as possible to the Professional Recruiter Coding Manager, or via established time off request procedures for future time off

· Submits vacation or time off requests following the established time off request procedures at least two weeks in advance

· Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

· Must hold at least one of the following certifications: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-H (COC) or have a preferred minimum of 2 years relevant coding experience

· Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required

· Computer proficiency required

· Must be at least 18 years of age