[Hiring] Code Edit Disputes Medical Coder @Humana

Role Description

Become a part of our caring community. The Medical Coding Coordinator performs advanced administrative, operational, and customer support duties that require independent initiative and judgment. May apply intermediate mathematical skills.

The Medical Coding Coordinator extracts clinical information from a variety of medical records and assigns appropriate procedural terminology and medical codes (e.g., ICD-10-CM, CPT) to patient records. Responsibilities include:

• Analyzing, entering, and manipulating database.
• Responding to or clarifying internal requests for medical information.
• Making decisions focusing on methods, tactics, and processes for completing administrative tasks/projects.
• Exercising discretion and judgment in prioritizing requests and interpreting and adapting procedures, processes, and techniques.

This is a remote position from anywhere in the US.

Qualifications

• Coding Certification required: AAPC CPC (no Apprentice)
• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Certified Medical Coder
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve complex coding issues
• Experience with Medicare and Medicaid coding guidelines
• Strong data entry and attention to detail skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting with competing priorities
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Word and Excel, Outlook, and Teams

Requirements

• Work at Home Requirements:
• At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is recommended; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested.
• Satellite, cellular, and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership.
• Associates who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.
• Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.
• Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.
• Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave).
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and many other opportunities.

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job-related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

$48,300 - $65,900 per year