Medical Coding Specialist; remote

Medical Coding Specialist – Southwoods Health

Southwoods Health is seeking a Medical Coding Specialist to join our team. This position offers the flexibility of being fully remote (must be within commutable distance of Boardman, OH, for training) or fully in-office at our Boardman location.

The Medical Coding Specialist is responsible for the accurate assignment of CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM codes to ensure compliant billing for all assigned clinical encounters.

• Read and abstract E/M levels from specialty office or hospital documentation.
• Provide CPT codes for surgeries, anesthesia, pain management, and radiology as needed.
• Query physicians within the Meditech system; for those not on Meditech, coordinate with the assigned hospital contact person.
• Apply bundling concepts and strictly adhere to CMS guidelines.
• Assign ICD-10-CM codes to the highest level of specificity.
• Understand and appropriately assign HCPCS codes based on the Place of Service (POS).
• Accurately append modifiers as required.
• Maintain knowledge of various payer groups (e.g., Medicaid HMO, Medicare HMO) and apply appropriate coding guidelines.
• Maintain a 95% coding accuracy rate while meeting established productivity standards.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of anatomy and physiology.
• Research complex coding scenarios and consult with supervisors when necessary.
• Ensure all processes at assigned physician practices maintain compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Certification:
  Current medical coding certification (CCS, CCA, CPC, RHIT, COC, ACA, or CIC) is required.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 3 years of professional coding experience.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and experience with E/M coding for specialty offices.
• Expertise:
  Proficiency in assigning CPT and ICD-10-CM codes for high-level office and hospital procedures.

Type:
Full-time.

Location:

Remote or In-Office. Remote employees must live within a commutable distance of Boardman, Ohio, to attend initial training.

At Southwoods, it's not just about the treatment, but how you're treated.