Certified Coder I

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Coder Physician.

Key Responsibilities

• Abstracts, codes, and sequences clinical information from various medical records
• Assigns correct diagnoses and procedure codes while ensuring compliance with coding guidelines
• Tracks productivity and maintains a quality rating of 95% or higher

Required Qualifications, Training, and Education

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience
• Certification in coding (e.g., CCA, CCS-P, COC, CPC, RHIA, RHIT, CPC-A, CCS)
• Experience with outpatient or inpatient evaluation and management coding
• Knowledge of Medicare and National Correct Coding Initiative guidelines
• Ability to consult with healthcare providers for documentation improvement