Certified Professional Fee Coder

Job Summary

To ensure accurate coding and billing processes, the full-time remote Certified Professional Fee Coder will apply appropriate diagnoses and procedural codes to patient health information, collaborate with departments to optimize reimbursement, and provide feedback to physicians on documentation standards.

Key responsibilities

• Adhere to official coding guidelines and apply CPT-4, ICD-9-CM, and HCPCS codes to all documented professional services
• Ensure timely submission of coded services and provide routine feedback to physicians regarding documentation and compliance issues
• Resolve pre-bill edits and maintain knowledge of coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements

Required qualifications

• Associate's degree in a work-related field from an accredited college or university, or relevant experience in lieu of a degree
• Two years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience
• CPC and/or CCSP certification, or RHIT, RHIA, or CCS certification
• Knowledge of CCI (Correct Coding Initiatives) and CMS compliance issues
• Ability to utilize ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 coding conventions effectively