Certified Coding Specialist

Job Summary

Seeking a Certified Coding Specialist to work remotely in a full-time capacity, responsible for ensuring proper coding compliance, documentation accuracy, and adherence to coding guidelines and regulations while assigning diagnosis and procedure codes based on medical documentation.

Key responsibilities

• Assign appropriate ICD-10 and CPT/HCPCS codes to patient encounters based on medical records and physician notes
• Ensure compliance with coding guidelines set by regulatory bodies such as the AMA and CMS
• Participate in coding audits and maintain accurate records of coding activities to support compliance efforts

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Certified Professional Coder credential from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) required
• 2-3 years of medical coding experience required
• Knowledge of medical coding systems, including ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS
• Experience with coding in Physical Medicine and Rehab, Hematology Oncology, Critical Care, Pediatrics, Hospitalists, Pulmonary, or Behavioral Medicine preferred