Certified Medical Coder Specialist

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Medical Coder Specialist.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform primary diagnosis and procedural coding for surgical specialties based on source documentation
• Provide education and training to physicians on coding practices and clinical documentation
• Mentor and assist in training other coders while coordinating quality reporting measures with providers

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical record administration or an associate degree in medical record technology, or equivalent coding courses
• Four years of coding experience, with at least two years in surgical abstraction
• Certification as Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
• Extensive knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding conventions
• Familiarity with coding software and Medicare guidelines