Certified Professional Coder

Job Summary

Ensuring accurate coding for medical claims, the remote Certified Professional Coder (CPC) will review patient medical records, assign appropriate ICD-10-CM or CPT-4 codes, and validate coding methodologies while communicating with medical staff and management.

Key responsibilities

• Reviews patient medical records and assigns appropriate ICD-10-CM or CPT-4 codes according to established guidelines
• Applies sequencing guidelines to coded data in compliance with official coding rules
• Communicates coding issues and inaccuracies to the Coding Manager and works with medical staff to resolve them

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• 1-3 years of coding experience or formal coding education required
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS_AHIMA), Certified Coding Associate (CCA_AHIMA), Certified Professional Coder (CPC_AAPC), or Certified Outpatient Coding (COC_AAPC) required
• Knowledgeable of coding and diagnostic procedures and current federal legislative changes
• Must reside in Florida, Alabama, or Georgia