Certified Medical Coder

Job Summary

To support a growing healthcare practice, the full-time Certified Medical Coder will perform concurrent reviews of inpatient acute-care medical records remotely, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with clinical criteria.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct concurrent reviews of inpatient medical records to verify documentation accuracy and clinical support
• Complete 15-16 chart reviews daily, including initial and follow-up assessments, while developing compliant queries for clarification
• Collaborate with clinical staff to enhance documentation integrity and provide education on documentation requirements

Required qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of Clinical Documentation Specialist experience in an inpatient acute-care setting
• Active CCS, CDIP, or CCDS certification at the time of submission
• Healthcare-related education preferred, with relevant experience considered in lieu of formal education
• Strong knowledge of clinical criteria, clinical validation, and inpatient coding guidelines
• Experience with Optum CAC is preferred