STAR Medical Auditing Services

Ancillary Medical Coder (Remote)

Are you a skilled and credentialed medical coding professional looking for an amazing team to join? Look no further! STAR Medical Auditing Services is hiring.

Ancillary Medical Coder (Remote)

JOB DESCRIPTION

As an Ancillary Coder you will be assisting STAR with medical coding for our clients. Must have strong coding skills and high attention to detail with 95% or higher quality maintained. Coding assessments are required to be considered for this position. This is a contract position that is fully remote. Must work 20-40 hours per week. Must be US-based.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Reviews medical records to identify diagnoses, CPT procedures and modifiers relative to the patient’s encounter.

  • Abstracts appropriate information from the medical record based on the guidelines provided by the client and after a thorough review of the medical record.

  • Solicits clarification from the physician regarding ambiguous or conflicting documentation in the medical record using guidelines provided by the client.

  • Ensure all coding complies with the ethical coding standards/guidelines and regulatory requirements.

  • Maintains strictest confidentiality; adheres to all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act guidelines/regulations

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must have one of the following AHIMA/AAPC certifications: CPC, CCS, RHIA, RHIT

  • Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and coding guidelines for ICD-10 and CPT codes

  • At least 2 years of recent active auditing experience in Ancillary Coding including but not limited to:

    • Diagnosis assignment

    • Laboratory & radiology CPT coding

    • Modifier usage

    • NCCI Edits

  • Knowledge of legal, regulatory, and policy compliance issues related to medical coding and billing procedures, and documentation including CMS guidelines

  • Maintains strictest confidentiality; adheres to all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act guidelines/regulations

  • Proficient computer skills using MS-Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet Explorer, electronic medical records (EMR) systems including Epic, Cerner, Meditech, etc along with computer assisted coding programs.

  • Meet required client productivity standards and maintain minimum of 95% accuracy

DESIRED QUALITIES

  • Self-sufficient with strong analytical and research skills

  • Responsible and responsive

  • Strong attention to details

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

  • Ability to meet deadlines

  • Must reside and be legal to work in the U.S.

  • Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or can claim exemption based on medical reasons or religious beliefs

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS

  • Computer running Windows 10 or Higher with antivirus software and firewall enabled

  • Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook

  • Reliable high-speed internet service