Certified Medical Coder

Job Summary

To support clinical documentation efforts, the full-time Certified Medical Coder will assign appropriate codes for diagnoses and procedures based on physician and nursing documentation, ensuring optimal reimbursement and data accuracy in a remote environment.

Key responsibilities

• Assigns codes for all diagnoses and procedures according to current coding methodologies, including ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT-4/HCPCS
• Abstracts data for input into the Medical Center's computerized database
• Converts patient encounters into appropriate DRG, ASC, APG, and APC assignments for accurate reimbursement submissions

Required qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Health Information, Medical Records, Medical Coding, or a similar program, or equivalent education and experience
• Current certification as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist-Professional (CCS-P), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or Certified Professional Coder-Hospital Outpatient (CPC-H)
• At least 12 months of full-time coding experience in an acute care facility
• In-depth knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT-4 coding conventions, and various DRG systems
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations