Certified Physician Coder

Job Summary

To support a growing healthcare practice, the full-time remote Certified Physician Coder will conduct CPT and ICD-10 coding reviews, perform chart audits, and collaborate with revenue cycle stakeholders to address coding accuracy and denial management.

Key responsibilities

• Reviews patient medical records for accurate coding of diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4/HCPCS systems
• Maintains productivity standards while ensuring compliance with coding guidelines and performs random chart audits
• Researches coding issues and provides continual updates to ensure accurate billing and coding practices

Required qualifications

• Associates Degree or equivalent work experience (minimum of 2 years)
• CPC - Certified Professional Coder or CPC-A - Certified Professional Coder Apprentice certification required
• 2-5 years of experience in a multi-specialty physician coding environment, including coding, compliance, and billing processes
• In-depth knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-10-CM, and CPT-4 coding systems
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations