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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