Medical Coder (Edit and Charge Review Focus)

The Opportunity:
The Certified Medical Coder is responsible for reviewing clinician-entered charge suggestions, resolving coding edits, validating charge accuracy, and managing coding queues within obstetric and GYN services. This role supports accurate charge capture by reviewing suggested CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 coding and making coding corrections when documentation review identifies discrepancies or opportunities for improvement. This role is primarily focused on coding validation and edit resolution rather than routine chart abstraction or full medical record coding. OBHG is a great place to work, offering remote work opportunities, a monthly bonus program, health and 401(k) benefits, generous paid time off benefits, and more. We welcome you to join our team and experience the values-based culture that is OBHG!

Key Responsibilities:

Assigns and sequences diagnoses and procedures in accordance ICD-10 CM Official Coding
Guidelines, CPT Assistant, Physician at Teaching Hospital Rules and Evaluation and Management Documentation Guidelines
Experience with billing, collections from insurance companies and patients, insurance follow up, charge entry
Analyze and resolve charge entry coding errors
Familiar with revenue cycle management processes
Ability to work with eBridge, Putty and Lyra software
Report and analyze errors, trends, and findings
Compose reports using Microsoft Excel and Word
Ability to interpret regulatory and payer rules and directives concerning coding
Ability to function in a high volume environment producing quality work
Solid interpersonal and telephone communication skills
Ability to consistently work independently and problem solve
Must be able to multi-task and prioritize job responsibilities
Must be dependable, responsible and team oriented
Strong attention to detail (such as interpretation of clinical data including medical terminology and disease
processes)
Demonstrate a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
Strong working knowledge of HIPAA as it relates to the entire revenue cycle management cycle process
Perform other duties as assigned.

What We Are Looking For:

Certified AAPC Coder
Associate or Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
Effective interpersonal skills required in interactions with Ob Hospitalists and personnel.
Proficient with Microsoft 365 Office suite, moderate skills with Excel
Ability to work with highly confidential materials.
Must possess high ethical standards.