E/M Coder

Responsibilities

• Review and accurately code cases to maximize reimbursement in a timely manner.
• Review and accurately code E&M and office procedures.
• Work independently and research coding scenarios as needed.
• Meet daily production goals and maintain a 95% quality accuracy rate.
• Attend conference calls as necessary.
• Communicate with leadership regarding coding or documentation issues and trends.
• Stay current on coding guidelines, including orthopedic-specific guidelines, and maintain credentials.
• Participate in coding department and education meetings.
• Expand coding skill set into other specialties as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Successful completion of at least one AHIMA or AAPC certified program with a corresponding professional credential such as CCS or CPC.
• Active certification in good standing; CPC preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of physician coding experience with recent hands-on production.
• Strong expertise in E&M coding for inpatient, outpatient, and emergency room settings.
• Proficient knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, CPT, ICD-10 coding, modifiers, disease processes, surgical techniques, and Medicare/Medicaid billing policies for professional services.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows, electronic health record systems, and billing systems.

Benefits and Perks

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee assistance plan
• Paid family leave
• Short-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee discount program
• Employee referral program