Certified Clinical Coder

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Certified Clinical Coder to work full-time remotely, focusing on coding and abstracting information from inpatient and outpatient records for the Cardiology group, with a strong preference for candidates experienced in CathLab and Electrophysiology coding.

Key responsibilities:

• Codes and abstracts clinical data from patient records, ensuring compliance with coding guidelines and accuracy for reimbursement
• Assigns ICD-10-CM and CPT codes to inpatient and outpatient accounts based on clinical documentation
• Participates in data quality peer review processes and assists with coding-related issues in collaboration with Patient Financial Services

Required qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent GED
• Formal education in ICD-10-CM, PCS, CPT-4 coding, medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
• Certification as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) required; certification must be obtained within three years if not already certified
• Experience in ICD-10-CM coding and MS-DRG assignment, including student work experience
• Some experience with encoding software