Certified Medical Coder

Job Summary

To ensure accurate coding and compliance, the full-time Certified Medical Coder will review medical records, assign appropriate diagnoses and procedures, and maintain coding quality in a healthcare environment.

Key responsibilities

• Assign principal and secondary diagnoses and procedures by reviewing medical documentation using knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology
• Ensure correct code selection following Official Coding Guidelines and compliance with federal and insurance regulations
• 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 and EHR systems
• Accepted certifications from AHIMA or AAPC, such as RHIT, RHIA, CCA, CCS, CCS-P, or CPC