Certified Medical Coder

Job Summary

To support accurate medical documentation, the full-time Certified Medical Coder will assign diagnoses and procedures based on thorough reviews of medical records while ensuring compliance with coding guidelines and regulations.

Key responsibilities:

• Assign principal and secondary diagnoses and procedures by reviewing medical documentation and applying coding knowledge
• Ensure accurate code selection and sequencing to meet reimbursement requirements under the Prospective Payment system
• Review coding for accuracy and completeness prior to submission to billing, addressing any discrepancies in documentation

Required qualifications:

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