Medical Coder - Professional (Remote)

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Job Title:

Medical Coder - Professional (Remote)

Cost Center:

101651260 System Support-Professional Coding

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Mon-Fri; day shifts (United States of America)

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

The Medical Coder-Professional reviews, analyzes and assigns current international classification of disease (ICD) diagnosis codes, current procedural terminology (CPT) codes and other charges as appropriate to include, but not limited to, medical diagnostic, lab, pathology, other ancillary services, minor procedures and E/M coding based on clinical documentation for various practices in the hospital ER/outpatient/observation/inpatient and clinic settings. The Medical Coder-Professional understands and applies applicable medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, surgical technology, pharmacology and disease processes.  This position may be trained on reviewing documentation for Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCC).

WORK SHIFT

Monday-Friday, 8-hour shifts between 6am and 6pm

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.

Minimum Required: Successful completion of the following courses per department procedures, within one year of hire:  current international classification of diseases (ICD), current procedural terminology (CPT), healthcare procedure coding system (HCPCS) or the Coding Basics computer based training and medical terminology or Coding certification.

Preferred/Optional: Associate degree in Medical Billing and Coding, Health Information Management or related field.

EXPERIENCE 

Minimum Required: Experience working within medical field, medical records or current procedural terminology (CPT) and healthcare procedure coding system (HCPCS).

Preferred/Optional: Experience in physician/professional coding.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES 

The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.

Minimum Required: Coding certification awarded by the American Academy of Professional Coders (Certified Professional Coder (CPC)), American Health Information Management Association (Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)), or Certified Coding Specialist-Professional (CCS-P)), or Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC)) when applicable, within three years of hire.

Preferred/Optional: Coding certification awarded by the American Academy of Professional Coders (Certified Professional Coder (CPC)), American Health Information Management Association (Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)), or Certified Coding Specialist-Professional (CCS-P)), or Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) when applicable, at time of hire.

Given employment and/or payroll requirements of individual states, Marshfield Clinic Health System supports remote work in the following states:​

Alabama

Alaska

Arkansas

Florida

Georgia

Idaho

Illinois (except Chicago)

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Nebraska

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

Marshfield Clinic Health System will not employ individuals living in states not listed above.

Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare.  Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.

Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid.  This is a condition of employment.  Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System’s Compli