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Lead Medical Coder

TEKsystems
$28.00 - $30.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan

Jun 07, 2025
Job Description This position is a lead role that coordinates, organizes, and prioritizes the workflow activities for the coding area. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: * Leads and/or coordinates shift operations, work assignments, and daily priorities of assigned activities, resources, and/or associates. Serves as a leader through modeling, mentoring, and training assigned staff. * Manages assigned charge review and coding-related claim work queues to ensure timely and accurate charge capture. Accurately deciphers charge error reasons and plans follow-up steps. * Reviews medical record documentation in the electronic health record and/or on paper. Identifies, enters, and posts CPT-4 and ICD-10 codes to the electronic health record. Identifies the need for medical records from outside the organization and follows established procedures to obtain them. Ensures all coded services meet appropriate Medicare, National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI), or payer-specific guidelines. * Contacts providers and/or support staff when clarification is needed to appropriately bill for services. Ensures all coded services meet appropriate Medicare, National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI), or payer-specific guidelines. * Assists coding staff, physicians, and other healthcare practitioners with questions regarding coding and documentation guidelines. Provides ongoing feedback based on observations from coding physician/provider documentation. Assists in the educational needs of coding staff based on these conversations and questions. * Corrects claim edit errors in the work queues, assures charges provide optimal reimbursement with appropriate documentation. Provides feedback and guidance to coders and clinicians on recurring errors. Suggests rules to proactively work on these edits before claim edit. Additional Skills & Qualifications MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: * Education: High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience * Certified Coding Associate (CCA) - American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA) * OR Certified Coding Specialist - Physician-based (CCS-P) - American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA) * OR Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) * OR Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) * OR Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA) * OR Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA) Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $30.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Des Peres,MO. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 14, 2025. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.