Certified Medical Coder

Job Summary

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

Key responsibilities

• Assign diagnoses and procedures by reviewing medical documentation, ensuring correct code selection and compliance with coding guidelines
• Abstract required medical and demographic information from records and enter data into the system, correcting any discrepancies found
• Identify incomplete or conflicting documentation and formulate physician queries to obtain necessary clarifications for accurate coding

Required qualifications

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