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Laraib A.

Rawalpindi, Pakistan

$10/hr
5.0
2 jobs

Virtual Medical Assistant | Medical Scheduler | EHR/ EMR | Billing Assistant | Patient Care Coordinator | CCM | RPM | GLP | Weight Loss Management Program | Laboratory Scientist | Microbiologist | Care Gap Coordinator | Telehealth Support. As a Medical Scheduler and Virtual Medical Assistant, I support healthcare practices in the United States and the United Kingdom by facilitating accurate patient scheduling, effective patient communication, and other administrative and clinical responsibilities, all while ensuring full compliance with HIPAA regulations. With nearly a decade of combined experience in clinical roles, including Laboratory Technologist and Microbiologist, as well as administrative functions, I offer a unique blend of medical knowledge and precise workflow management across Primary Care, Behavioral Health, Cardiology, and multi-specialty clinics. My dual expertise bridges the gap between clinical understanding and administrative execution, ensuring accurate documentation, efficient workflow management, and improved patient care—especially for healthcare providers serving patients in the United States and the UK. I have extensive experience working remotely with a wide range of specialties, including Primary Care Physicians, Psychiatrists, Behavioral Health Specialists, Nutritionists, Rheumatologists, Dermatologists, and Cardiologists. This exposure has strengthened my ability to manage sensitive patient interactions with professionalism, empathy, and full HIPAA compliance. 🔹 Core Expertise Medical Scheduling & Patient Coordination Behavioral Health & Psychiatric Patient Support Insurance Verification & Benefits Coordination Medication Refills & Prior Authorizations Referral Management & Care Coordination Medical Billing & Payment Posting Pre-visit Planning & Chart Preparation Medical Scribing & Clinical Documentation Lab Orders & Pathology Report Handling Fax & EHR Inbox Management 🔹 EMR / EHR Systems Expertise AthenaOne TherapyNotes (Behavioral Health) PracticeQ AdvancedMD Tebra (Kareo) TurboPT NextGen Collaborate MD Charmhealth Elation 🔹For billing and VOB eClinicalWorks Availity DaqBilling UHC portal Cigna portal With a strong foundation in laboratory sciences, I bring high accuracy in interpreting medical and pathology reports and in maintaining records precisely according to provider requirements. I have also worked closely with a mental health nurse practitioner, gaining valuable experience in handling patients with behavioral and mental health needs, where empathy, patience, and clear communication are essential. Previously, I have worked in reputable healthcare institutions including: Shaukat Khanum Hospital Fatima Memorial College of Medicine & Dentistry Excel Labs National Institute of Health Sciences Isolation Hospital & Infectious Treatment Center These roles strengthened my ability to perform effectively in fast-paced clinical environments while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and patient-centered care. 🔹 How I Can Support Your Practice I bring a dependable combination of clinical knowledge and administrative expertise to help healthcare providers streamline operations and enhance patient satisfaction. My goal is to reduce your workload by efficiently managing day-to-day clinical coordination tasks, so you can focus more on patient care. I am committed to delivering accurate, reliable, and compassionate virtual support tailored to your practice's unique needs. I currently support an ongoing client and maintain capacity for an additional project with dedicated working hours.

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Quality Assurance
  • Patient Care
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • EMR Data Entry
  • Medical Records
  • Telemedicine
  • Medical Report
  • Care Converge Patient Portal
  • Google Docs
Vicky C.

Vadodara, India

$7/hr
4.6
155 jobs

End to End Medical Billing and soft collections in flat rates. Services include Credentialing, Charge Entry, AR follow up, Denial Management and Reporting (A) Medical Billing Services includes the following:- - To check Eligibility and verification of patient’s health benefits from insurance carrier’s website and through Phone. - Create appointments on scheduler while receiving patient calls - Full patient demographics and charge entry - Insurance claims submission (primary, secondary or tertiary) - Accounts receivable analysis with corrective and preventive actions and decision making for Collections - Strong claims follow up on denials from insurances like Workers Comp, Medicare, Medicaid, BCBS Semi Government, Managed care and Commercial Insurances (Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, UHC, Oxford etc...) - Patient billing inquiries as per received information from provider office - To check claim status from insurance, websites, auto response unit and via live calls. - To make on call appeals for reprocessing of incorrectly processed claims based on billing knowledge - ICD9, CPT and HCPCS Coding and/or review, Encoder pro Expert licensed version guided for correct coding - Daily, Monthly and annual AR Financial reports preparation - Custom reports where required - Patient billing as per instructions - Credentialing guidelines - Consulting/Training - Super bill review - Appeals (b). Medical Coding - To research the right DX and CPT code according to medical records - Provide right DX pointers for the first time to avoid payment delays - Suggest appropriate modifier for maximizing the revenue via Encoder pro Expert licensed version (c). Specialties Anesthesiology Cardiology Chiropractic Dermatology Emergency Medicine Endocrinology Family Practice Gastroenterology General surgery Geriatrics Gynaecology and obstetrics Internal Medicine Pneumology Orthopaedic Otolaryngology Pathology Pediatrics Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Therapist Psychiatry Neurology Radiology Radiotherapy Rheumatology Urology

  • Medical Informatics
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Customer Service
  • Medical Mastermind Medical Billing Services
  • Medical Condition Coding
  • Insurance Claim Submission
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Insurance Consulting
  • Medical Procedure Coding
  • Electronic Medical Record
  • Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System
  • Healthcare Management
  • ICD Coding
  • Medical Billing & Coding
  • Automation
Nedi B.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

$5/hr
5.0
2 jobs

If your clinic, telehealth startup, or healthcare company is struggling with messy charts, missing data, billing errors, or unstructured patient records, the problem is not volume. The problem is that your data is being handled by people who do not understand medicine. I am Dr Nedi Amdisa, a Medical Doctor providing medical records review, chart auditing, and virtual medical assistant services for clinics, hospitals, telehealth platforms, insurance teams, and healthcare startups. I help healthcare teams turn raw clinical data into clean, accurate, audit ready medical records that doctors, coders, and decision makers can rely on. This means fewer errors, faster reviews, better billing accuracy, and safer patient care. What I do for healthcare teams ✅ Medical records review and chart summarization I review full patient charts including clinic notes, hospital records, lab reports, imaging, discharge summaries, and referrals then convert them into clear structured summaries for physicians, insurers, legal teams, or quality audits. ✅ EHR and EMR data entry and cleanup I enter, correct, and validate data inside systems like Epic, Cerner, Athena, Practice Fusion, and other EMRs so your records reflect what actually happened clinically. No blind copy paste. No missing diagnoses. No wrong medications. ✅ SOAP notes and clinical documentation formatting I standardize provider notes into Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan format so they meet medical, billing, and compliance standards. This improves coding accuracy and protects your clinic during audits. ✅ Patient chart organization and indexing I clean, label, and organize charts so every patient record has clear timelines, problem lists, medications, investigations, and treatment plans. Nothing is lost. Nothing is duplicated. ✅ Medical Excel and reporting systems I create and manage patient trackers, referral lists, procedure logs, and outcome reports for clinics, medical tourism companies, telehealth startups, and NGOs. You always know who was seen, what was done, and what is pending. ✅ Appointment tracking and patient follow up I manage visit schedules, reminders, and follow up workflows so patients do not fall through the cracks. Why clients hire me instead of cheap VAs ☑️ I am a licensed Medical Doctor, not a general admin ☑️ I understand diagnoses, lab results, medications, and clinical decision making ☑️ I catch missing diagnoses, wrong medications, and documentation gaps ☑️ I know how medical records are used for billing, insurance, audits, and legal review ☑️ I follow HIPAA safe workflows and strict confidentiality Most assistants type what they see. I understand what it means. That difference protects your clinic from mistakes, denied claims, and legal risk. Who I work with I support Clinics Hospitals Telehealth companies Medical startups Insurance reviewers Public health and NGO programs If you deal with patient data, clinical notes, or medical records, I can plug into your workflow immediately. How to start Send me one real patient file. I will review it, structure it, and show you exactly how clean and reliable your records can be. If you care about accuracy, compliance, and professional documentation, this is where you stop searching.

  • Medical Transcription
  • Medical Interpretation
  • Medical Records
  • Medical Writing
  • Medical Report
  • List Building
  • B2B Lead Generation
  • Data Entry
Mirza Asher A.

Lahore, Pakistan

$15/hr
4.8
39 jobs

Certified Professional Coder (CPC) with 7+ years of experience in Medical coding, Medical billing, Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) and medical content writing. I have worked with world's top notch medical billing and coding companies, Hospitals and Priavte clinics. The specialities I've worked On: Orthopedic Podiatry Nephrology Oncology Anesthesia Cardiology Family practice Urgent care Internal Medicine Emergency Department Radiology Mental health Immunotherapy Pain management Facilities I've worked on: Out-patient In-Patient ED Trauma centers I possess almost 100% accuracy in all of the above mentioned specialities. Being a Dcotor, I have stronger grip over patient's charts or progress notes that enhances my coding skills by many folds. If you are looking for someone who can provide high quality work with hard work, Dedication and passion, Look no further! Best Regards, Dr.Asher Ashfaq CPC ID: 02011904

  • Medical Writing
  • Medical Billing & Coding
  • Medical Transcription
  • Medical Condition Coding
  • Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System
  • Electronic Medical Record
  • Academic Writing
  • ICD Coding
  • Content Editing
  • Book Writing
Doustan S.

Rawalpindi, Pakistan

$12/hr
5.0
18 jobs

I am a seasoned Credentialing and Medical Billing Specialist with over 7 years of experience supporting healthcare practices across diverse specialties, including Medical, Behavioral Health, ABA/BCBA, Therapy Services, Home Health, DME and Dental Services. My skill set spans the full revenue cycle, from insurance verification and credentialing to claim submission, denial management, and payment reconciliation. My skill set spans the full revenue cycle, from insurance verification and credentialing to claim submission, denial management, and payment reconciliation. I specialize in credentialing providers with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payers, managing group and solo enrollments, NPI and CAQH setup, PECOS registration, and insurance contract negotiations. In billing, I am proficient in ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS coding, insurance policy navigation, and claim appeals ensuring timely reimbursements and reduced denials. Comprehensive Core Credentialing Competencies: 1. Managed credentialing and re-credentialing for solo providers, groups, clinics, hospitals, and home healthcare agencies. 2. Skilled in adding providers to existing contracts, new enrollments, and complex re-credentialing processes. 3. Expert in Medicare PECOS enrollment, Medicaid state portals, CAQH registration, and commercial payer enrollment. 4. Thorough knowledge of HIPAA, PHI, and federal/state healthcare credentialing regulations. 5. Conducted primary source verification for licensure, education, certifications, and professional background. 6. Managed full NPI lifecycle including creation, updates, and maintenance for billing accuracy. 7. Assisted in reviewing and negotiating managed care contracts to secure favorable reimbursement terms. 8. Maintained and updated CAQH profiles, PECOS, and multiple insurance payer portals. 9. Performed compliance audits and maintained credentialing files to prevent claim denials and ensure regulatory adherence. 10. LLC Formation. 11. Business Registration. 12. EIN/TIN and NPI Creation Medical Billing & Claims Processing Full-service billing: submission, follow-up, and posting ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding for mental health, therapy, and medical specialties Denial management and appeals Claims tracking, reconciliation, and reporting EDI, EFT, ERA setup with insurance portals Insurance verification and pre-authorization Expertise in Medicare, Medicaid, BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, UHC, and other payers Out-of-network billing support and reimbursement recovery Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) AR follow-up, patient invoicing, and balance collection KPI tracking: Days in A/R, denial rates, collection rates Cash flow monitoring & financial performance reporting Monthly/annual AR reporting with tailored analytics Compliance & Quality Control: HIPAA and PHI confidentiality adherence Accurate documentation and audit preparation Credentialing file audits and compliance monitoring Regulatory knowledge across multiple states Specialty Knowledge Areas: Mental Health: Therapy, counseling, medication management, psychiatric services ABA/BCBA: Credentialing with Medicaid, commercial plans, and MCOs Therapy Services: PT, OT, ST including pediatric and adult therapy billing Ophthalmology & Retina: Mohs surgery, injections, imaging, and surgical claims Dermatology: Biopsies, cosmetic vs medical differentiation, multiple procedure billing Home Health & DME: HCPCS coding, supply chain coordination, eligibility verification Software Proficiency Billing Platforms: ECW, AdvancedMD, Kareo, Office Ally, Therabill, WebPT, CareCloud, RXNT Therapy & EHR Systems: Simple Practice, TherapyNotes, Central Reach, DrChrono, TheraNest, NextGen Insurance Portals: Availity, Navinet, Medicare/Medicaid state portals, CAQH Practice Management Tools: Tebra, eClinicalWorks, Claim.MD, and others Why Choose Me? 1. Specialized Experience: Deep understanding of credentialing and billing within niche sectors like ABA, therapy, and retina care. 2. Problem Solver: Skilled in identifying the root causes of claim denials and implementing corrective measures. 3. Compliance-Focused: I ensure complete adherence to all payer rules, HIPAA regulations, and industry standards. 4. Proactive Communication: Frequent updates, transparent reporting, and prompt responses. 5. Remote Team Leadership: Experience managing offshore billing teams and credentialing staff with consistent productivity. What I Offer: Credentialing for group and individual providers Medical billing and collections management Denial resolution and appeals handling Insurance contract support and negotiation Full-cycle revenue management and consulting Custom reporting and performance analysis EDI/EFT/ERA setup and troubleshooting One-on-one support for private practices and agencies Availability Remote/virtual work capability Flexible hours across U.S. time zones Immediate availability for short or long-term projects

  • AR & VR
  • Insurance Claim Submission
  • Claim Listing
  • Financial Management
  • Insurance Verification
  • Medical Procedure Coding
  • Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System
  • Medical Billing & Coding
  • Medical Mastermind Medical Billing Services
  • Virtual Assistance
  • Insurance Consulting
  • 1st Providers Choice EMR Software
  • Fact-Checking
  • ICD Coding
  • Revenue Cycle Management
Waleed T.

Lahore Cantt, Pakistan

$10/hr
5.0
3 jobs

I am a skilled and detail-oriented Medical Biller and Coder with a proven track record in accurately translating healthcare services into billing codes. Proficient in assigning accurate ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes to medical procedures and diagnoses. I ensure adherence to coding guidelines and regulatory requirements. Experienced in using industry-standard billing and coding software. I am adept at navigating electronic health records (EHR) systems, ensuring seamless integration of coding processes. If you're in search of a dedicated Medical Biller and Coder who can streamline your billing processes, ensure compliance, and contribute to the financial health of your healthcare practice, let's discuss how I can bring value to your team!

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Medical Billing
  • Payment Processing
  • Revenue Cycle Management
  • Medical Billing & Coding

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Medical Coder Hiring Guide

A medical coder is a healthcare professional who translates clinical documentation from patient records into standardized codes used for billing and insurance claims. These codes, such as ICD and CPT, are essential for ensuring that healthcare providers are properly reimbursed by insurance companies. Medical coders work closely with healthcare providers and billing staff to ensure the accuracy of the codes, which directly impacts the financial health of medical practices.

Medical coders must have a deep understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and healthcare regulations. Their expertise ensures that patient diagnoses and treatments are properly documented, allowing for accurate insurance processing and compliance with regulatory standards.

Why hire a medical coder?

Hiring a professional medical coder brings several advantages to healthcare organizations, ensuring both accuracy and compliance in the billing process. Here are five key benefits:

  • Accurate coding. Professional medical coders reduce errors by ensuring that the correct diagnosis and procedure codes are applied.
  • Compliance with regulations. Medical coders ensure that all codes comply with healthcare laws and guidelines, reducing the risk of audits or fines.
  • Improved revenue cycle. Proper coding ensures timely and accurate billing, which improves cash flow for healthcare providers.
  • Insurance claim efficiency. Coders help reduce the likelihood of claims being denied or delayed by insurance companies.
  • Support for healthcare teams. Medical coders act as an essential link between healthcare providers and billing staff, helping maintain efficiency.

How to hire medical coders

Hiring a medical coder on Upwork is straightforward. Follow these steps:

  • Sign up. Create a Client account on Upwork.
  • Post a job. Write a job post that outlines the specific coding needs, such as ICD or CPT codes, and any experience required. For help, refer to our how to post a job guide.
  • Shortlist talent. Review profiles, certifications, and proposals from candidates who meet your criteria.
  • Interview candidates. Conduct interviews to assess their coding experience, knowledge of healthcare regulations, and ability to meet deadlines.
  • Hire talent. Select the best candidate and begin collaborating through Upwork.

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How to write a medical coder job post

Writing a clear job post is key to finding the right medical coder. Here’s how to write an effective post:

  • Describe your needs. Specify the type of medical coding required, whether it’s for outpatient, inpatient, or specialty services.
  • Specify the coding systems. Mention the specific coding systems needed, such as ICD-10, CPT, or HCPCS.
  • Include industry requirements. If your practice specializes in a certain field (e.g., cardiology, dermatology), mention this in the job post.
  • Set clear deadlines. Indicate whether coding is required on an ongoing or project-based schedule.
  • Request certifications. Ask for relevant certifications such as CPC (Certified Professional Coder) or CCS (Certified Coding Specialist).

Common medical coder responsibilities

Medical coders perform a variety of tasks to ensure accurate and compliant billing. Here are common responsibilities:

  • Reviewing patient records. Analyzing medical documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
  • Assigning codes. Applying the appropriate ICD, CPT, and HCPCS codes to medical diagnoses and procedures.
  • Ensuring compliance. Making sure that all coding is in line with healthcare regulations and insurance guidelines.
  • Collaborating with billing teams. Working with billing staff to ensure accurate claim submissions and prompt payment.
  • Updating knowledge. Staying current on coding regulations, changes, and updates to ensure compliance.

Industries hiring medical coders

Medical coders are in demand across multiple sectors of the healthcare industry. Here are the common industries that hire medical coders:

  • Hospitals. Large hospitals employ coders to manage billing for outpatient and inpatient services.
  • Private practices. Clinics and physician offices rely on coders for specialized coding and billing services.
  • Insurance companies. Medical coders are needed by insurance companies to audit claims and verify coding accuracy.
  • Healthcare consulting firms. Coders work with consulting firms to audit medical records and provide coding guidance to healthcare providers.
  • Government agencies. Public health organizations and Medicare/Medicaid require coders to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What qualifications should I look for in a medical coder?

Look for candidates with certifications like CPC, CCS, or CCA, as well as experience in coding the specific services your practice offers.

How do medical coders stay updated on changes to coding systems?

Medical coders often take continuing education courses and attend workshops to stay current on coding updates and healthcare regulations.

Can medical coders work remotely?

Yes, many medical coders work remotely, especially those working for private practices, insurance companies, or consulting firms.

What coding systems should my medical coder be familiar with?

Common systems include ICD-10 for diagnoses and CPT for procedures. Depending on your practice, they may also need to know HCPCS or other specialized coding systems.

How can I ensure coding compliance?

Hire a certified medical coder who keeps up with the latest coding standards, and conducts regular audits to ensure that coding is accurate and compliant with regulations.

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