Certified Medical Coder

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Medical Coder Specialist.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform primary diagnosis and procedural coding for surgical specialties and ensure compliance with coding practices
• Educate and train physicians on coding practices and provide real-time feedback on documentation
• Coordinate and mentor the work of coding employees, ensuring quality and accuracy in coding tasks

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical record administration or an associate degree in medical record technology, or equivalent coding diploma
• Four years of coding experience, with at least two years in surgical abstraction
• Certification as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
• Extensive knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding conventions
• Familiarity with coding software and reimbursement knowledge