Certified Medical Coding Specialist

Job Summary

To support a growing healthcare practice, the full-time Certified Medical Coding Specialist will assign accurate diagnosis and procedure codes for various patient encounters, ensuring compliance with coding guidelines while working remotely.

Key responsibilities:

• Assign accurate ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS codes for ambulatory encounters in compliance with official coding guidelines
• Resolve coding-related claim rejections and denials, ensuring accurate reimbursement and documentation improvement
• Maintain coding accuracy and productivity targets while staying updated on payer policies and regulatory changes

Required qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ years of medical coding experience, preferably in multi-specialty settings
• Current coding certification through AAPC or AHIMA preferred
• Expert knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and modifier rules
• Proficiency with encoder tools and EHR/PMS systems