Specialty Medical Coder- REMOTE (Must Live In W...

Description Will be a 6-9 month set contract need to support automation within the business office. Contract needs may extend longer. Must live in- Iowa, Quad Cities, and Wisconsin

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• Family Medicine, Cardiology, and Internal Medicine coding experience is relatable to all roles

Coding Specialist II reviews inpatient and outpatient medical records for documentation, abstracting and analyzing. Assign all codes to the highest level of specificity following the current guidelines for ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS. Understand and properly apply modifiers, CCI edits, medical policy rules (e.g., LCD/NCD), etc., in compliance with payor regulations.This role will be using Epic and a stand alone encoder. Daily Duties Assigns procedural codes according to coding conventions defined by the American Medical Association’s CPT manual, CMS, including the Correct Coding Initiative, Medicaid and other third-party payor policies as applicable.Assigns diagnosis codes according to the ICD-9 and/or ICD-10 Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.Working knowledge of modifiers, CCI edits, HCPCs, LCD/NCDs and other applicable tools to insure compliance with payer regulations.Research and resolve coding related issues accordingly per established EPIC Charge Review Work Queue functionality.Collaborate with Clinical Auditors to identify opportunities for improvement and provide guidance/counsel to providers.Monitor environmental conditions in order to secure protected health information.Maintain departmental and organizational awareness by attending meetings as required, reading emails and regularly checking information on the organization’s intranet site.Maintain regular and consistent attendance at work.Maintain compliance with Personnel policies and procedures.Balance team and individual responsibilities; be open and objective to other’s views; give and welcome feedback; contribute to positive team goals; and put the success of the team above own interests.Perform other duties as requested to facilitate the smooth and effective operations of the organization.Consistently research and resolve coding related denials per payer regulations.Charge entry of CPT and ICD-9/ICD-10 codes.Ability to code complex procedural coding cases.Maintain productivity standards and maintain quality scores at or above 95%.Collection and/or analysis of coding-related data for training purposes or presentation as needed.Behave in a manner consistent with all Compliance and HIPAA policies and procedures.Demonstrate initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations. Skills medical coding, ehr, epic Top Skills Details medical coding,ehr,epic Additional Skills & Qualifications High School Diploma/GEDCompletion of nationally recognized coding program - AHIMA/AAPCRHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CPC certification requiredProfessional Medical Coding experience - 3+ years

• relatable coding experience to each role
• Family medicine, cardio, and internal medicine coding is relatable to all roles

Must have EHR experienceWork from home space required Prefer EPIC experience Experience Level Intermediate Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of West Des Moines, IA. Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $28.00/hr.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits Available For This Temporary Role May Include The Following

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Dec 5, 2025.h4>About TEKsystems:We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems And TEKsystems Global Services We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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