Certified Medical Coder (remote)

Certified Medical Coder (remote) Our mission to change wound care and improve the lives of others isn't easy, but it's worth it! One in ten residents in a skilled nursing facility will develop a skin condition requiring expert medical care. We believe that every person deserves the very best wound care. Building and leading wound care teams is how we do it! Our wound care providers bring education and encouragement to the people who take care of our patients 24/7. When they get better at their jobs, our patient's wounds heal faster and that is our goal! Main Responsibilities (may include but are not limited to): Review provider medical coding of services rendered for medical claim submissionReview and respond to medical coding inquiries submitted by providers and staffWork directly with providers to resolve specific medical coding issuesAnalyze data for errors and report data problemsPartner with billing office to correct and resubmit claims based on review of the records, provider input, and payor inputWork with clinical and non-clinical groups to identify undesirable coding trendsEnsure claims are medically coded consistently by following CPT, ICD-10 and HCPCS rules and guidelines; escalate issues that may impact this immediately to the Compliance CommitteeAbide by HIPAA and Coding Compliance standardsCollect data from various sources, maintain electronic records and logs, file paperwork, and operate office equipmentAccomplish other tasks as assignedOther Duties That May be Assigned: Work hand in hand with partner facilities to verify resident stay statusReview patient information to assist in decision making process in regard to advance modalitiesCoordinate with outside partners for advanced modalitiesSkills required to succeed: Must live in one of the following states: WA, OR, ID, UT, AZ, TX, VA, FL2+ years coding2+ years medical billing experience (preferred but not required)Experience with insurance and revenue cycle management processesAbility to read and understand insurance EOB'sProficient in reviewing edits between CPT, ICD10, and HCPCS codesExperience in reviewing insurance review denials and payer policiesProfessional coder certification through a recognized organization such as AAPC (preferred) or AHIMALeadership qualities with the ability to effectively educate providers remotelyAcute attention to detail with a strong, self-sufficient work ethicExcellent organization and use of time management skillsAbility to prioritize workload and have a strong sense of urgency when time sensitive situations ariseProficient with computers and navigating within multiple applicationsProficient in MS Office (specifically Teams, Outlook, Excel, and Word)Ability to collaborate with other UWH team members electronically via email, messaging, and telephone conferencesStrong verbal and written communication, as well as customer service skills; must be able to listen and communicate effectively with leadership, providers, and co-workersGoal-oriented and a consistent performerMust be self-motivated, punctual, dependable, and able to work independentlyMust be trustworthy, honest and have a positive and professional attitudeLocation: Remote - corporate office location in WA Compensation: $25.00 - $33.00 hourly - DOE and location This position is classified as: Hourly, Non-Exempt; Full-Time employment Hours: Typical hours are Monday through Friday; 7:30am - 4:00pm PST, (occasional overtime depending on claim volume) Benefits: Work remotely from a home officeAssociates working 20+hrs per week: Medical/Dental/Orthodontic/Vison/RX - 80% towards employee monthly premiums covered, HSA matching, dependent coverage available at employee's expenseEmployer Sponsored Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance Voluntary Supplemental Insurance: Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, STD, LifePaid Time Off: Vacation accrual up to 80hrs your first year of employment based on FTE statusSick accrual per state law8 paid Holidays for full-time employees401(k) match on first 4%Core Values that promote work-life harmonyWork with amazing people who have created a culture where we recognize each other's wins and don't tolerate gossip or drama Website: www.unitedwoundhealing.com *Do you want to grow personally and professionally by working with the best? We'd love to hear from you! Apply now: We are a drug-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon a successful drug screen and criminal background check. EEO.