Medical Coding Specialist - Remote Opportunity with Pomelo Care
Job Highlights:
- Compensation: $25-$30 per hour
- Company: Pomelo Care
- Location: Remote
- Position: Medical Coding Specialist
- Start Date: Immediate openings available
About Us
Pomelo Care is a pioneering healthcare company dedicated to improving outcomes for mothers and babies through evidence-based pregnancy and newborn care. Our technology-driven care platform enables us to engage patients early, conduct individualized risk assessments, and deliver coordinated, personalized virtual care. We are a diverse team of clinicians, engineers, and problem solvers passionate about making a difference.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Medical Coding Specialist to support our clinical practice by ensuring accurate coding of patient encounters. As a Medical Coding Specialist, you will play a critical role in reviewing and coding patient interactions, querying clinical teams for additional documentation, and analyzing coding patterns to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Responsibilities:
- Review video, audio, and chat-based encounters to ensure completeness and accuracy of clinical documentation
- Accurately apply CPT and ICD-10 codes for each encounter, adhering to federal and state rules and coding guidelines
- Query clinical teams to obtain additional documentation to improve accuracy and completeness of encounter data
- Analyze coding patterns to identify opportunities for streamlining and improving the coding process
- Stay up-to-date with coding regulations, guidelines, and changes in Medicaid rules to ensure compliance
Requirements:
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification or equivalent coding certification
- 5+ years of medical coding experience with expertise in outpatient coding for obstetrics/gynecology, pediatrics, therapy, and nutritional counseling
- 5+ years of coding experience in an EHR, with recent experience in Athena preferred
- In-depth knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding guidelines and Medicaid coding rules
- Experience coding for telehealth companies and asynchronous encounters preferred
- Independent, critical thinker with meticulous attention to detail
- Passionate about maternal and child health
Why Join Our Team?
By joining Pomelo Care, you will be part of a fast-moving, mission-driven startup with a profound impact on patients' lives. We offer a dynamic work environment, opportunities for growth and learning, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. If you are a skilled Medical Coding Specialist looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply today.
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