Medical Coder III

Loyal Source is looking for Medical Coders III for employment opportunities at the Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, Virginia.

About the Role

The Medical Coder III position plays a critical role in ensuring accurate medical coding and documentation. This involves handling complex case scenarios, applying a combination of facility coding and professional coding, and aligning with industry standards like ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes. The coders will facilitate proper documentation and communication with medical staff to enhance compliance and coding accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately assign various medical codes and modifiers for inpatient discharges and surgical procedures.
• Review and resolve inconsistencies in medical documentation.
• Educate and provide feedback to providers regarding documentation support.
• Collaborate with medical coding auditors and provide coding guidance to staff.
• Utilize Military Health System (MHS) to access and code patient records supporting other facilities.
• Maintain Defense Health Agency (DHA) coding productivity and accuracy standards.

Required Qualifications

• Post-high school education with an Associate’s degree or higher, or equivalent in a relevant field such as Health Information Management.
• Professional coding certification such as CPC, RHIT, RHIA, or CCS-P.
• Institutional coding certification: CIC, RHIT, RHIA, or CCS.
• E&M coding certification: CEMC or CEMA.
• General skills in medical ethics, communication, and customer service.

Schedule: Monday through Friday for an eight-hour shift between the hours of 0630 and 1630, including a 30-minute meal break. The first 30 days on-site, with potential teleworking up to four times a week upon approval.

Pay: $32.46 per hour.

Benefits Offered: W2 pay package with paid leave, holidays, and eligibility for health insurance options.

About Loyal Source

Loyal Source is an Orlando-based workforce solutions provider dedicated to delivering elite services worldwide, focusing on government healthcare, technical and support services, engineering, and travel healthcare. Loyal Source provides exceptional custom solutions to both private enterprises and government agencies. Loyal Source is a military-friendly employer and a proud partner of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership program.

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Loyal Source does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

This contractor and subcontractor abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.