Medical Coder

Position: Physician Coding Education Specialist

Location: Hybrid 90% remote with occasional on-site visits required in Orlando, FL

Schedule: M-F, Day Shift: 8:00am-5:00pm

Pay Rate: $27-$35/HR

Day to Day:

The Physician Coding Education Specialist conducts internal audits and analyzes professional coding to identify inaccuracies and provide support.

Biggest responsibility is provider communication, making sure providers are on the right path, and performing compliance audits as needed.

Develop and present educational programs to physicians and staff, ensuring accurate code assignment and compliance with guidelines.

Reviewing medical records to ensure accurate code assignment and compliance with governmental and private payer guidelines is also part of the role.

Solve complex coding issues, collaborate with the Central Business Office for coding accuracy, and provide statistical reports on efficiency.

Maintaining a 90% coding accuracy rate and adhering to ethical standards is crucial.

Must Haves:

Associate's degree.

5+ years of professional based coding experience (multiple specialties is desired: Inpatient, Outpatient, Bedside, Surgical, Office, Teaching & Physician extender provider coding).

PAST EXPERIENCE AS AN EDUCATOR NOT REQUIRED, they should have extensive auditing experience and the ability to effectively communicate audit findings and provide education.

Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office.

Proficient in Excel.

One of the following certifications: CPC, CCS, CCS-P, CMC, CPMA, CEMA.

Expertise in coding principles (CPT-4, ICD-10-CM/PCS and HCPCS), regulations, and third-party payer requirements pertaining to billing, coding, and documentation.

Knowledge of medical terminology.

EMR system experience.

90% on coding skills assessment (thorough knowledge of official coding guidelines as per AMA, AHA, and CMS).

Strong interpersonal skills: ability to work independently, strong verbal and written communication skills, willing to interact with others, time management.