Certified Medical Coder (CPC)

KORE1, a nationwide provider of staffing and recruiting solutions, has an immediate opening for a Certified Medical Coder (CPC) in Rancho Mirage, CA. This is a contract to hire opportunity and is fully onsite. There is potential for Hybrid/remote work after 1 year of working and doing well in the position.

Shift: M-F from 8:00am - 4:30pm

Position Summary

The ideal candidate will have thorough knowledge of anatomical and medical terminology, as well as natural curiosity and an analytical mindset. As the coder mines and interprets patient medical records, transcriptions, test results, and other documentation, we'll rely on them to ask questions, connect the dots, and uncover information that may be difficult to find — all to ensure a smooth billing process. The medical coder will abide by standard protocols of the profession while using their own methods to compile the most accurate information and promote organizational growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assign codes to diagnoses and procedures, using ICD (International Classification of Diseases) and CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes

Ensure codes are accurate and sequenced correctly in accordance with government and insurance regulations

Follow up with the provider on any documentation that is insufficient or unclear

Communicate with other clinical staff regarding documentation

Search for information in cases where the coding is complex or unusual

Receive and review patient charts and documents for accuracy

Review the previous day's batch of patient notes for evaluation and coding

Ensure that all codes are current and active

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Must be CPC certified

Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology

Excellent typing and 10-key speed and accuracy

Commitment to a high level of customer service

Superior mathematical skills

Familiarity with ICD-9 codes and procedures

Solid oral and written communication skills

Working knowledge of medical jargon and anatomy preferred

Able to work independently