Medical Coder – Hospital Outpatient

Medical Coder – Hospital Outpatient

Location:Remote, United States

Full time

job requisition id: 23567

Job Description:

Job Family:

Health

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain NACI

Join Guidehouse’s Best in KLAS medical coding team!

Guidehouse is partnering with the DHA as part of a large-scale project in support of our military healthcare facilities and hospitals. This is an exciting opportunity to join a mission drive project and contribute to a best in KLAS medical coding team. We are proud to be recognized as a Military Friendly Employer for the fifth consecutive year, listed among the 2024 Military Spouse-Friendly Employers and we’re Great Places to Work certified. These roles are 100% remote and offer a flexible schedule.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• A flexible, remote work arrangement
• The opportunity to work the #1 ranked Best in KLAS medical coding team, and a rapidly growing global professional services firm
• A collaborative, diverse, and supportive workplace
• Corporate membership to AAPC and the AAPC webinar subscription for our full-time team coders who are AAPC members
• Encoder Pro as a resource tool for our full-time team members
• Monthly education newsletter and education opportunities provided through our education department
• AAPC approver instructor who helps coordinate your CEU’s or expanded CPC specialty certifications

If you are a skilled Medical Coder looking to make a difference for a mission driven project, apply today!

What You Will Do:

• Oversees the maintenance of medical records and the coding of data from medical records.
• Participates in the preparation of reports, provides information and prepares correspondence regarding patient admissions, treatment, discharges and deaths in accordance with departmental policies and legal requirements governing the release of medical information.
• Works collaboratively with providers, other health care professionals and coding team to ensure that clinical information in the medical record is present and accurate so that the appropriate utilization, clinical severity, outcomes and quality is captured for the level of service rendered to each patient, as well as ensuring compliant reimbursement of patient care services.
• Infusion and Injection Charging
• E/M Leveling

What You Will Need:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3 years of prior relevant medical coding experience
• CCS, CPC-H, RHIT or RHIA Certification
• Must be a US Citizen and willing to undergo a federal background check as part of the onboarding process

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Federal or Military medical coding experience
• Experience working in any of the following systems: EPIC, Cerner, Next Gen, Allscripts or any other EHR.
• Knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology and Medical Terminology.
• Experience with Government and other Payer guidelines as they relate to compliant coding.
• Willingness to maintain professional credentials at all times.
• Associates Degree

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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