Medical Coding Specialist

Galileo

Galileo

Remote · United States
Posted on Friday, May 19, 2023

ABOUT US

Galileo is a team-based medical practice working to improve the quality and affordability of health care for all. Operating across 50 states, Galileo offers high-touch, data-driven, multi-specialty, longitudinal care to diverse and complex patients—on the phone, in the home, and everywhere in between. Regional and national health plans, employers, and Fortune 500 organizations trust Galileo as the leading solution to improve population health. Founded by Dr. Tom X. Lee, the healthcare pioneer behind One Medical and Epocrates, Galileo is a team of leading innovators from healthcare, technology, and human-centered design. Our mission is to apply that talent and scientific thinking to transform society by solving our largest, toughest healthcare problems, while at the same time bringing patient and provider closer.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Galileo is seeking an experienced Medical Coding Specialist. This position will evaluate medical encounters, provide clinical abstracts and assign clinical code sets (ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS) in accordance with nationally recognized coding standards.

Here’s what you’ll do:

  • Code encounters using ICD-10-CM and select CPT guidelines, ensuring all services are captured and the provider documentation supports all billed codes
  • Meet daily coding production and accuracy standards
  • Report missing or incomplete information
  • Query providers on documentation gaps ensuring documentation is complete and accurate
  • Examine information about patient treatment, diagnosis, and E/M visits to ensure proper coding and billing guidelines are met
  • Audit patient charts and previously-billed services ensuring documentation is complete and coded accurately to the highest level of specificity
  • Prepare/review reports as necessary/appropriate
  • Remain current and follow coding guidelines and legal requirements to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations
  • Other tasks as assigned by the Director of Medical Coding & Risk Adjustment

We would love to hear from you if you meet the following requirements and qualifications:

  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required (no CCA or CPC-A certifications will be considered for this role)
  • Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) a plus
  • Experience in Telemedicine a plus
  • Maintain coding certification(s) and attend in-service training as required
  • Two (2) or more years of medical coding experience in a production environment
  • Strong computer skills and knowledge of EMR software
  • Working knowledge of medical terminology and disease processes as needed for chart reviews and documentation
  • Strong clinical knowledge related to chronic illness diagnosis, treatment and management
  • Accurate and precise attention to detail
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time efficiently
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills
  • Goal-oriented, organized team player
  • Ability to work independently or as an active member of a team

COMPENSATION: $25/hr

BENEFITS + PERKS:

  • Medical / Dental / Vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account + match
  • Company paid STD/LTD, AD&D, and Life insurance
  • Paid Family Leave
  • 401K + match
  • Paid Time Off

HOW WE HIRE

Galileo is committed to hiring the best team possible to build health care that works for everyone. We value a diverse set of perspectives to deliver the best possible solutions to those problems. We look for talent from a wide range of backgrounds—including, but not limited to—race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, disability, and veteran status. Galileo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with a qualifying disability or conflict with a sincerely held religious belief, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship or fail to eliminate a direct threat.

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