Certified Medical Coder

APR Consulting, Inc. has been engaged to identify a Medical Coder

Location: Santa Monica, CA 90404

Position: Medical Coder

Pay Rate: $29/hr

Duration: 13 weeks

Expected Shift: 8am-5pm, 40 hrs/week

JOB SUMMARY

Required Qualifications:

Requirements:

* Certified Procedural Coder (CPC)

* High school diploma or GED

* Minimum of 2 years of professional or facility fee coding experience.

* Familiarity with ICD-10-CM, CPT-4 coding and payment methodologies.

* Working knowledge of all California and National reporting requirements.

Preferred:

* Certified Surgical Specialty Credentials (CGSC or others)

Job Duties:

* Performs accurate and timely coding (CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS, modifiers).

* Maintains familiarity with issues like coding regulations, Medicare rules, visits and procedures on the same day, consultation vs. referral, surgeries, etc.

* Understands and implements coding guidelines for multi-specialty surgical practices and/or complex surgical coding.

* Attends seminars and workshops, as applicable, for updates on new coding rules and regulations.

* Elevates issues, as appropriate, to the Coding Supervisor and Manager.

* Meets productivity and quality standards as designated by Coding Supervisor and Manager.

* Understands coding trends to include NCD, LCD, and CMS guidelines.

* Identifies trends and issues with overall division and individual physician coding practices and presents solutions.

* Maintains confidentiality of patient care and business matters.

* Follows policies and procedures pertinent to the coding and compliance departments.

Our client is the one of the largest Healthcare Staffing Provider in the United States, to be assigned at one of their affiliated hospitals/healthcare facilities.

This particular client is requiring that all new hires show proof of vaccination. However, accommodations may be made for those with disabilities or religious reasons who cannot obtain a vaccine.

Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.