Medical Coder I

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Medical Coder I

Porter Medical Center

icon Middlebury, VT, US, 05753

iconFull Time

icon8 May 2024

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Building Name: Porter - CodingLocation Address: 1436 Exchange Street, Middlebury VermontRegularDepartment: Porter - CodingFull TimeStandard Hours: 40Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 80Shift: DayPrimary Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PMWeekend Needs: NoneSalary Range: Min $18.63 Mid $23.29 Max $27.95Recruiter: Abby Luck

This is a fully remote position.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is a member of a team that is responsible for coding review, coding education, and charge entry. The goal of the team is to ensure correct coding, timely charge entry, billing compliance, and to provide on-going coding education to PMC providers and staff.      

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

•    Must possess a CPC certification or equivalent (see below) and have 2 years relevant experience. 
•    Must have an advanced understanding of coding requirements
•    Must have an advanced understanding of medical terminology and anatomy and physiology 
•    Proficiency in computer applications and word processing preferred 
•    Required to maintain accuracy and productivity expectations. 

AAPC
COC – Certified Outpatient Coder, outpatient Hospital coding
CIC - Certified Inpatient Coder, hospital and facility inpatient coding
AHIMA
CCA –     Certified Coding Associate.
CCS –     Certified Coding Specialist. 
CCS-P – Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-based
RHIT – Registered Health Information Technician