Certified Medical Coder

Job Summary

To ensure accurate billing and compliance, the remote full-time Certified Medical Coder will review patient records, assign diagnosis and procedure codes, and audit medical records while collaborating with departmental leadership on coding practices.

Key responsibilities

• Abstracts and assigns diagnosis and procedure codes from patient records for billing and reimbursement purposes
• Audits medical records to ensure proper coding and compliance with regulatory agencies, providing feedback to leadership on trends and productivity
• Collaborates with departmental leadership to offer coding feedback and education on documentation completeness and accuracy

Required qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent preferred
• Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience preferred
• Two years of coding experience preferred
• Certification as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Outpatient Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or equivalent required
• Knowledge of coding guidelines and legal requirements for compliance with federal and state regulations required