Multi-Specialty Professional Coder - Contractor

This is a remote role.

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated coding professional to join our team as a Contract Coder. This position is remote. The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years of coding experience for physician practices, with various surgical specialties as well as Evaluation and Management (E/M). The position requires one to be resourceful, organized, and extremely driven.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Minimum 5 years of coding experience
• Extensive coding in multiple specialties including all primary care specialties, anesthesia, general surgery, dermatology, and orthopedics
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented and deadline driven attitude
• Sound knowledge of medical terminology
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, and internet)
• Ability to multitask and keep a sense of urgency
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong time management, organization skills, and work ethic

Job duties include accurately coding medical records for evaluation and management services, ancillary services, surgical procedures, and diagnoses; working independently to meet project deadlines; keeping updated about new coding rules as codes routinely change; maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information following HIPAA policies; preparing coding reports for customers and manager; sitting for long periods; and meeting department production and quality standards.

Certification requirements: CPC or CCS-P required; CPMA, CEMC preferred; additional certifications such as COSC, CPCD, CEDC, CGIC, CGSG, CANPC, CHONC, CIRCC, COBGC, COPC preferred.

Work volumes will vary depending on projects.

AAPC Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment based on race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by law.