OP Coder
Remote
Job Summary
Code outpatient, ED, minor procedure, radiology, rehabilitation, and lab encounters using ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS with a minimum of 95% accuracy. Maintain active credentials as a certified coder or auditor and produce copies of these credentials. Follow site-specific coding guidelines and E/M leveling rules for 95' and 97' visits using the 2022 guidelines and E/M calculator. Utilize the 3M Encoder for ICD-10 and CPT coding. Complete work within a 5-day turnaround time from assignment date. Submit applications via the Careers section of www.cooperthomas.com. Cooper Thomas, LLC, a leading provider of health information management services established in Washington, DC, offers competitive salary and bonuses.
Required Qualifications
- at least 2 years of experience for remote outpatient coding positions
- Previous experience with VA, whether as a VA employee or with another VA contractor
- ability to pass an initial entrance exam
- code at a minimum of 95% accuracy
- active Background Investigation
- COI
- PIV Card
- eToken
- active VA Contractor's Citrix Access Account or an active Moonlighter Account
- Must be able to perform the full scope of multi-specialty OP clinic, ED, minor procedures, radiology, rehabilitation, and lab encounters
- utilizing ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes
- At least two (2) years of VA or other relevant coding experience, either as a VA employee or with another Government contractor supporting VA
- Ability to code a no less than the minimum Outpatient productivity per hour with 95% accuracy
- Must produce copies of and maintain active credentials as a certified coder or auditor
- Ability to follow site-specific coding guidelines
- Familiar with E/M leveling for OP and ED visits using 95', 97' and 2022 guidelines
- Familiar with E/M calculator and ability to use this tool proficiently
- Familiar with 3M Encoder for ICD10 and CPT coding
- Knowledge in anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, pathology and disease processes, pharmacology, health record format and content, reimbursement methodologies and conventions, rules and guidelines for current classification systems (ICD, CPT, HCPCS)
- Must be able to complete work within the required TAT of 5 days from the date of assignment
- American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA): Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) / Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
- American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA): Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) / Certified Coding Specialist-Physician (CCS-P)
- American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC): Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
- American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC): Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)
- American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC): Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA)
- High School Diploma or equivalent
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