Certified Medical Coder

Job Summary

To support efficient healthcare operations, the full-time Certified Medical Coder will assign accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes based on thorough documentation review, ensuring compliance with coding guidelines and regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Assign principal and secondary diagnoses and procedures by reviewing medical records and documentation
• Ensure correct code selection and sequencing to guarantee accurate reimbursement under the Prospective Payment system
• Review coding for accuracy and completeness prior to submission to billing, addressing any discrepancies found

Required qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Medical Coding experience required
• Experience with Professional Fee Coding and EHR systems
• Accepted certifications from AHIMA or AAPC, such as RHIT, RHIA, CCA, CCS, CCS-P, or CPC