Vaco Phoenix is looking for a fully remote Medical Coder for a top Healthcare client in Chicago, IL! This Medical Coder Specialist must have 3 years of experience as well as a CCS Certification. This is a long-term contract to hire position paying $36/HR-$40/HR depending on experience.
Responsibilities:
• Assigns ICD-10-CM-PCS and/or CPT-4 diagnostic and procedure codes to patient charts with accuracy and attention to detail
• Abstracts selected data items and enters in 3M encoder/Epic software with accuracy and attention to detail
• Completes UHDDS data abstraction as required
• Maintains a log of work performed
• Completes other assigned duties as directed by management
• Competent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to concentrate on task at hand in open distracting environment independent manner; minimizing distractions in private work-from-home space
• Ability to apply local, state, and federal coding guidelines with attention to detail
