Are you an experienced Medical Coder who is looking for a challenging and rewarding position overseas?
TCA currently has an excellent opportunity for a full time Certified Medical Coder/Auditor/Trainer to work at the Air Base, in Yokota, Japan.Note: we offer relocation assistance for this position. Please call for further details. Duties Include, but are not all inclusive:- Process random monthly audit of providers records to determine accuracy of E/M, ICD-9 and CPT accuracy.- Prepare and execute a well developed education program for Providers and Staff.- Designing templates in the electronic medical record program.- Carry out a variety of medical records functions such as analysis, coding, ensuring compliance and compiling data.- Perform auditing, coding and report development. - Work closely with the Program Manager on all contract matters.- Other duties as required by the contract. Benefits:- Competitive Salary- Relocation Allowance- Tax Benefits for working overseas- Opportunities to earn professional CEUs.Requirements:- Must be a Certified Medical Coder.- Must have 3+ years direct outpatient coding experience, Ambulatory Surgical and/or Inpatient coding, in addition to medical billing experience.- Must have extensive knowledge of coding references, CMS... - Extensive knowledge for understanding and applying the official coding clinic guidelines- Knowledge of medical terminology and usage, general medical, surgical, pharmaceutical, hospital terms and abbreviations and abstracting techniques.- Knowledge of ICD-9-CM (ICD-10 when applicable), CPT, HCPCS, medical dictionaries and manuals related to coding textbooks and glossaries.- Knowledge of medical records procedures, regulations and principles.- Knowledge of data collection methods for basic health care, research information and statistical reporting.- Knowledge of laws and regulations on the confidentiality of medical records.- Ability to work closely with others and work independently- Ability to work and learn several computer programs- Requires a National Security ClearanceSkills:- Knowledge of computer programs: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, AHLTA and CHCS a plus- Excellent oral and written communications- Training, educating and development of training and education material- Need at least one (1) certification (CCS-P, CPC, CCS)