What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ambulatory Procedure Medical Coder position at Professional Performance Development Group?
Company Description
PPDG is a highly respected company by the Department of Defense with 37 years of experience in the medical field. PPDG has hired, credentialed, and managed and relocated medical personnel in 45 U.S. States and four countries overseas. The reason for PPDG’s longevity with Department of Defense is that we live by our corporate core values.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Our employees represent the full spectrum of our society and are a testimony of our commitment to recognizing the dignity of the individual.
Qualifications
Education: Ambulatory Procedure Visit Medical Coder - An Associate’s degree or higher in Health Information Management OR A university certificate in medical coding OR At least 30 semester hours’ university/college credit that includes relevant coursework such as anatomy/physiology, medical terminology, health information management, and/or pharmacology OR Successful completion of an American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) or American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) coding certification preparation course for professional services or facility coding that includes medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, health information management concepts, and pharmacology.
Certifications: Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician (CCS-P), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS).
Experience: Must possess a minimum of four (4) years of medical coding and/or auditing experience in two (2) or more medical, surgical and ancillary specialties within the past 10 years. A minimum of one (1) year of performance in the specialty is required to be qualifying. Advanced knowledge and understanding of industry nomenclature; medical and procedural terminology; anatomy and physiology; pharmacology; and disease processes.
Additional Information
For immediate consideration apply with resume, salary requirements, and date of availability.
Professional Performance Development Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran in accordance with applicable federal laws. Professional Performance also complies
with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location its employees are working. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. PPDG is an "Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer."