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Senior Specialty Coder | Remote | TX, LA, AR, NM or GA | Contract to Hire
Walker Healthforce is seeking a Senior Specialty Coder for a healthcare client located in TX, LA, AR, NM or GA. This is a contract position.
Eligible candidates MUST be local to TX, LA, AR, NM or GA.
Start Date: ASAP
Walker Healthforce Standard Perks:
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB REQUIREMENTS
PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS
Contact our Recruiting Team today to experience the Walker Healthforce difference!
ABOUT US
Walker Healthforce is known as the dominant force of performance, precision, expertise, and integrity in the healthcare consulting community! As a certified WMBE, we provide end-to-end healthcare IT and clinical solutions to hospitals, health systems, and payer organizations, including Fortune 100 firms nationwide. We are healthcare experts, we’re custom not commodity and we’ve been exceeding expectations for nearly 20 years. Join forces with us to experience unparalleled results today!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.
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Walker Healthforce is seeking a Senior Specialty Coder for a healthcare client located in TX, LA, AR, NM or GA. This is a contract position.
Eligible candidates MUST be local to TX, LA, AR, NM or GA.
Start Date: ASAP
Walker Healthforce Standard Perks:
- Weekly pay via Direct Deposit
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Available
- 401K
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Assign accurate diagnosis, procedure, and treatment codes using ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT in accordance with official coding guidelines.
- Abstract relevant data into the companies health’s electronic medical record (EMR) systems with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
- Ensure accurate admission and discharge disposition documentation.
- Consistently maintain 95% or greater coding accuracy and meet established productivity benchmarks for chart types.
- Monitor and manage accounts in ABS Hold, resolving errors and finalizing charts promptly.
- Collaborate with HIM and Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists to resolve missing or unclear documentation.
- Participate in internal and external audit reviews, reporting errors, hospital-acquired conditions (HACs), and trends proactively.
- Demonstrate professional communication skills and the ability to work independently in a remote setting.
- Uphold AHIMA’s Standards of Ethical Coding.
- Support solutions to reduce billing denials and back-end errors.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 5 years of experience in coding Inpatient and/or Outpatient medical records.
- Specialty coding certifications (e.g., CUC, CGSC, COSC, CEDC) are preferred to support the complexity of this role
- Possess own laptop and two monitors to support remote work and coding efficiency
PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Completion of an AHIMA-approved Coding Certificate Program, or a Baccalaureate degree in Health Informatics or Health Information Management
- Specialty coding certification(s) in relevant fields (e.g., Urology, General Surgery, Ortho, Pain, Anesthesia, OB/GYN, Endo)
Contact our Recruiting Team today to experience the Walker Healthforce difference!
ABOUT US
Walker Healthforce is known as the dominant force of performance, precision, expertise, and integrity in the healthcare consulting community! As a certified WMBE, we provide end-to-end healthcare IT and clinical solutions to hospitals, health systems, and payer organizations, including Fortune 100 firms nationwide. We are healthcare experts, we’re custom not commodity and we’ve been exceeding expectations for nearly 20 years. Join forces with us to experience unparalleled results today!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.
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