Title: Medical Coder Lead
Location: United States
Work from Home/Remote Full-Time
Pride Health is hiring a Remote Medical Coder Lead to support our healthcare client based in Minneapolis, MN (The contractor needs to be authorized to work in the US.)
Duration 3-month contract position, with possible extension.
Shift/Schedule Monday through Friday with a flexible schedule after the training period. 40 hours per week
Responsibilities:
The Medical Coder Lead position is responsible for leading and overseeing the accurate and timely coding of intermediate to complex diagnostic, E& M, procedural, and surgery services in accordance with current billing, coding regulations, and policies.
Coordinates coder’s daily workload, assists with scheduling coders, providing feedback, direction, and training to coding staff for a major medical area.
Codes intermediate to complex diagnostic, Evaluation and Management, surgical and procedural services applying current billing and coding regulations and policies. May also include highly technical coding as well.
Ensures accurate diagnoses, procedure codes and other specified data to ensure appropriate/optimal reimbursement for facility and/or professional charges utilizing information from medical records and following established methods and procedures
Provides daily work direction and education to coding staff in specialty area as needed.
Qualifications:
HS grad with current CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-A, RHIT, and/or RHIA coding certification.
5+ years of experience in coding and/or with previous experience in revenue cycle, healthcare/clinical operations.
Base pay range $40-48/hr.
*Base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and takes into consideration experience, expertise, education, and other qualifications.