A Medical Coder organizes and reviews patient medical records and assigns codes for each diagnosis and treatment. Prepares coded information for use by health care insurers or for research. May retrieve information for clinicians and billing offices. Works in healthcare facilities.
OGA (OB-Gyn Associates) is one of the Treasure Valley's premier women's health service providers. We are a privately owned company with about 90 employees. We are a recent recipient of a Top Workplaces award for the Treasure Valley in 2022 -2026! We are one of 35 companies to receive the award out of about 1,200 participating companies, and we're very honored! We believe in cultivating a strong and supportive culture for our staff. We have a great team at OGA and enjoy doing fun things like contests, potlucks, games, lunch & learn sessions, arts & crafts, educational opportunities, and more. Full-time employees have access to a full benefits package including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental & Vision insurance, Paid-time-off, Paid holidays, and 401(k) retirement plan participation, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more!
Purpose:
OGA Women's Health is seeking an experienced Lead Medical Coder to support accurate, timely, and compliant coding within our OB/GYN practice. This position serves as a primary coding resource for providers and staff while helping improve documentation, reimbursement, and overall revenue-cycle performance. This position is full-time, 40 hours per week, during regular business hours, Monday-Friday. This position is primarily on-site within our professional medical-office environment. A hybrid arrangement may be considered for the right candidate based on experience and the operational needs of the practice.
Key Responsibilities:
Review and assign accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for OB/GYN services. Review documentation for coding accuracy, completeness, medical necessity, and appropriate levels of service. Provide coding guidance and education to providers and billing staff. Perform coding audits and identify missed charges, modifier needs, bundling issues, and compliance concerns. Assist with coding-related denials, payer requirements, and reimbursement issues. Provide backup coding support and help ensure coding is completed accurately and on time. Train and mentor team members and support improvements to coding workflows and procedures. Stay current on coding guidelines, regulatory requirements, requirements and annual coding updates.
Qualifications:
Current CPC, CCS, CCA, or comparable coding certification required. At least 3-5 years of professional medical coding experience; OB/GYN or women's health experience strongly preferred. Previous lead, senior coding, auditing, or supervisory experience preferred. Strong knowledge of
ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, E/M
coding, CMS guidelines, NCCI edits, and payer requirements. Excellent attention to detail, analytical ability, organization, and communication skills. Experience using electronic health records and medical billing systems.
Pay :
$23.00 - $30.00/hour, dependent upon experience and qualifications.
Pay:
$23.00 - $30.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan
