Contingent Medical Coder

An Emergency Medicine Coder. The successful candidate will work to ensure accurate, compliant coding (ICD-10, CPT) of medical records, and collaborate with providers for documentation clarity, driving quality and efficiency while staying updated on regulations. Key duties include maintenance of credentials, turn-around times, and compliance with coding regulations, best practices, and client-specific directions. 

Key Responsibilities

• Compliant Coding: compliantly assign CPTs, ICDs, modifiers, tracker codes, and providers based on clinical documentation and coding best practices.
• Turn-Around Time: Complete coding services according to company and client turn-around time expectations.
• Credential Maintenance: maintain coding credentials and be up to date on changes in coding in general and the specialty in particular.
• Issue Resolution: Resolve coding-related issues for accounts previously processed that have been denied by a payer because of coding errors.
• Collaboration: Work with leadership, team members, and providers regarding documentation and coding issues that may arise.
• Reporting: Provide invoicing to RESOLV for services per schedule 

Essential Qualifications

• Experience: Several years of medical coding experience (e.g., 3-5+ years), often with supervisory or lead experience.
• Certifications: CPC, CCS, RHIT, or equivalent certifications (AAPC/AHIMA).
• Knowledge: Deep understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, and regulatory guidelines (CMS, HIPAA).
• Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication (written/verbal), organizational, and leadership skills. 

Key Skills & Attributes

• Leadership and mentoring.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility and professionalism. 

Remote position for USA-based contractor