Explore opportunities at Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses. We’re an innovative healthcare leader, delivering an effective system of connected care for adult and pediatric patients at 28 practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Our team of physicians, primary care providers and clinicians work with hospitals, community specialists and nursing facilities. Be part of our vision to transform care and improve lives by building trust, understanding and shared decision-making with every patient. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

SUMMARY

This position is looking for a fully remote Certified Medical Surgical Coder to join the Newton, Massachusetts team, offering a fully remote full-time (benefit-eligible) Monday-Friday schedule that works best for you. Only candidates who are certified within AAPC and/or AHIMA, and who live in Massachusetts (surrounding states as applicable), will be considered and sent to the team for review. Being a part of this growing company will not only bring more experience in this ever-changing industry and here at Atrius, we offer a generous benefits package, flexible schedules (within business hours), and established support for you to further your education to be the best professional you can be for years to come. 

Under general supervision, assigns diagnosis and procedure codes to ensure compliant billing and coding of facility and select office-based services (e.g. endoscopy, oncology chemotherapy infusions). Monitors and reviews all medical records (including operative and pathology reports) in order to assure the accuracy of medical coding, including appropriate completion and documentation of physician signatures, and proper coding of all diagnoses and procedures. Thorough understanding of CMS/Medicare regulations, as well as technical knowledge of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-9 and ICD-10) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT-4) classification systems. Provides the billing department with accurate, completed, coded encounters for processing, notifying clinicians and/or sites of missing information and following up accordingly.

EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalency certificate (e.g. GED, HiSET, TASC Test) from an accredited institution or governmental unit is required. 

   

  • Associate's or Bachelor's level degree in healthcare or related field preferred
• Certification in medical coding is a must. CCS, CCS-P, CPC or other relevant certification through AHIMA or AAPC required. 
  
   

EXPERIENCE

• At least 3 years of surgical facility coding experience required. (include in resume, as applicable).
• Thorough knowledge of medical terminology and ICD-10 and CPT4 coding required.

SKILLS

• Understanding of both the medical and business sides of healthcare operations is required.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and energetic team player.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office, Internet, and email. Excellent problem-solving ability and good interpersonal skills are required.

Benefits Include:

• Up to 8% company retirement contribution,
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 10 paid holidays,
• Paid professional