Certified Coding Specialist

Job Summary

To support healthcare organizations, the full-time Certified Coding Specialist will review clinical documentation to assign and sequence diagnostic and procedural codes for billing and reimbursement in a remote environment.

Key responsibilities

• Select and sequence ICD-10 and/or CPT/HCPCS codes for various patient types, ensuring accurate representation of diagnoses and procedures
• Review facility records to validate APC assignments and ensure compliance with coding regulations
• Maintain current knowledge of coding guidelines and participate in continuing education to enhance coding skills and compliance

Required qualifications

• An active AHIMA or AAPC credential (e.g., RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCA, COC, CCS-P, or CPC)
• Two years of recent hands-on coding experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and coding standards
• Ability to consistently achieve a 95% coding accuracy threshold
• Proficient in MS Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook