Certified Medical Coder

Job Summary

Working remotely on a full-time basis, the SDS/Observations Medical Coder will be responsible for assigning CPT and ICD-10 codes for outpatient Ambulatory Observation services, ensuring adherence to coding guidelines and maintaining coding quality and productivity standards.

Key responsibilities:

• Identify and assign appropriate CPT and ICD-10 codes for outpatient Ambulatory Observation services
• Analyze and correct CCI Edits and Medical Necessity Edits, and provide documentation feedback to providers
• Maintain up-to-date coding knowledge and participate in coding department meetings and educational events

Required qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Current coding credentials from AHIMA or AAPC (e.g., RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC)
• 2+ years of outpatient facility coding experience
• 2+ years of experience with Same Day Surgery Coding
• Intermediate proficiency with Windows, including MS Excel and EMR systems