Medical Coder

Medical Coder
Cranston, Rhode Island

APN Staffing is now hiring for a Medical Coder for our client in Rhode Island. This position is full time Monday - Friday from (8:00 am to 4:00 pm or 9 a to 5 pm) This is a contract position for one year and is not permanent employment with the State of Rhode Island. 

*****Hourly rate of pay is $36.17 an hour*****

General Job Duties:

Coding will be from paper, facility does not electronic medical records 
Work with paper file to review, evaluate and correctly interpret in-patient and out-patient medical records and extract pertinent diagnostic, procedural and demographic information
Maximize financial reimbursement through proper interpretation and application of HCFA, ICD-10 CM and CPT-4 rules and regulations
Review questionable or poorly documented cases to the attention of the physician of record, Medical Records Director or Medical Director for discussion, clarification and resolution.

General Requirements:

Education - may have been gained through graduation from a college of recognized standing with specialization in medical record science; or graduation from a school of nursing, and certification as an
CCS by AHIMA or CPC through AAPC
Strong emphasis on ICD-10 and CPT-4 experience
Experience working with the CPT-4 classification system in the reimbursement area in an approved public or private hospital (OR) any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience
Medical Coding certificate and be ICD10 certified
Travel between Cranston and Burrillville/Pascoag may be required (expenses are not reimbursed, must use own vehicle and valid driver's license)

APN Staffing and Employment Solutions is a recruiting firm specialized in working with clients and candidates in the healthcare and automotive industry. While hiring employees can be an extremely rewarding experience, it takes time and attention that companies don’t often have.

Since 1991, APN has placed over 15,000 candidates by listening to the needs, personality and style of clients and candidates to find the right fit for the team. Working with companies of all sizes in the private, non-profit and government sectors to provide permanent placements, temporary-to-permanent placements and contract staffing, APN prides itself on our ability to retain client and candidate relationships. What was originally a small business with one employee specializing in the automotive industry is now a profitable company spanning multiple industries, working with clients and candidates across the country.

Nearly 30 years later, our mission still stands strong – “To provide our clients with the best”, and we will do that for you with honesty and integrity.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Please contact us for more information!