KORE1, a nationwide provider of staffing and recruiting solutions, has an immediate opening for a Certified Medical Coder (CPC) in Rancho Mirage, CA. This is a contract to hire opportunity and is fully onsite. There is potential for Hybrid/remote work after 1 year of working and doing well in the position.

Shift: M-F from 8:00am - 4:30pm

Position Summary

The ideal candidate will have thorough knowledge of anatomical and medical terminology, as well as natural curiosity and an analytical mindset. As the coder mines and interprets patient medical records, transcriptions, test results, and other documentation, we'll rely on them to ask questions, connect the dots, and uncover information that may be difficult to find — all to ensure a smooth billing process. The medical coder will abide by standard protocols of the profession while using their own methods to compile the most accurate information and promote organizational growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assign codes to diagnoses and procedures, using ICD (International Classification of Diseases) and CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes
• Ensure codes are accurate and sequenced correctly in accordance with government and insurance regulations
• Follow up with the provider on any documentation that is insufficient or unclear
• Communicate with other clinical staff regarding documentation
• Search for information in cases where the coding is complex or unusual
• Receive and review patient charts and documents for accuracy
• Review the previous day's batch of patient notes for evaluation and coding
• Ensure that all codes are current and active

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Must be CPC certified
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology
• Excellent typing and 10-key speed and accuracy
• Commitment to a high level of customer service
• Superior mathematical skills
• Familiarity with ICD-9 codes and procedures
• Solid oral and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of medical jargon and anatomy preferred
• Able to work independently