Medical Coder

Post Date

Sep 09, 2024

Location

Chesterfield,
Missouri

ZIP/Postal Code

63005
US
Nov 26, 2024 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Medical Coder

Req #

IMW-732650

Pay Rate

$16 - $20 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

A client of Insight Global is seeking a full-time, competent and knowledgeable Medical Coder. The new hire

will possess a strong knowledge base of revenue cycle management, insurance and cash

based revenue and first class customer service skills.



- Assign codes to diagnoses and procedures, using ICD (International Classification of Diseases)

HCPCS (Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System) and CPT (Current Procedural

Terminology) codes

- Make judicious decisions on which codes to assign in each instance and function to a high level

of accuracy

- 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

- Advising and training physician and staff on medical coding

- 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

- Performing chart audits

- Ensuring compliance with medical coding and policies

- Responsible for working directly with other team members on appeals and denials from

insurance payors

- Will work directly with department manager, physicians and other billing staff

- Preparing reports as requested by management team



Pay rate ranges from $18-$23/hr. depending on experience.

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Required Skills & Experience

- Minimum of 2 years in medical coding

- Some billing experience

- Familiarity with ICD-10 codes and procedures

- Highly proficient at Excel

- Associate's Degree in Medical coding or CPC Certification

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

- Fertility billing background preferred

- Working knowledge of medical jargon and anatomy preferred

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.