Certified Medical Coder

Job Summary

To support accurate coding practices, the full-time Certified Medical Coder will assign principal and secondary diagnoses and procedures based on comprehensive medical record reviews, ensuring compliance with coding guidelines and regulations.

Key responsibilities:

• Assign diagnoses and procedures by reviewing medical documentation, including discharge summaries and physician notes
• Ensure correct code selection and sequencing to facilitate accurate reimbursement under the Prospective Payment system
• Review coding for accuracy and completeness prior to submission to billing, and address any discrepancies in documentation

Required qualifications:

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