Certified Physician Coder

Job Summary

To support a dynamic healthcare environment, the full-time Certified Physician Coder will research and code office, surgical, and procedural reports by assigning accurate CPT and ICD codes while ensuring compliance with CMS guidelines in a telecommuting setting.

Key responsibilities

• Accurately assign diagnosis and procedure codes in compliance with established policies and productivity standards, achieving a 95% accuracy rate
• Assist in monitoring coding workflow and maintain documentation tracking for professional services
• Provide education on coding changes to staff and track coding patterns for reporting to leadership

Required qualifications

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or equivalent coding certification
• Proficiency in ICD and CPT-4 classification systems
• Experience in a healthcare coding environment
• Knowledge of CMS coding guidelines and compliance standards
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and education in coding practices