Certified Coding Specialist

Job Summary

Leading a team of coding specialists, the full-time remote Certified Coding Specialist will interpret medical record data, assign appropriate ICD-CM and CPT codes, and provide training and quality assurance oversight to ensure accurate billing processes.

Key responsibilities:

• Distributes and monitors the workflow of coding staff while providing training and technical assistance
• Acts as a point person for special projects and responds to coding-related inquiries and issues
• Performs analysis of medical record documentation to determine appropriate coding in compliance with guidelines

Required qualifications:

• High school education with medical coding certification and training in medical terminology from an accredited program
• Five years of medical abstraction and coding experience or related work experience
• Knowledge of ICD-CM and CPT HCPCS coding systems, along with payer requirements and regulations
• Ability to lead and support less senior coding specialists effectively
• Intermediate computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications