Colorado Licensed Coder I

Job Summary

To support the coding team, the full-time Colorado Licensed Coder I will review medical record documentation to abstract and assign diagnoses, procedures, and modifiers for reimbursement purposes, ensuring compliance with coding guidelines while working remotely.

Key responsibilities

• Meet or exceed coding productivity and accuracy standards while ensuring confidentiality of patient information
• Complete required coding training and participate in departmental educational meetings and trainings
• Assist in the creation and ongoing review of Desk Procedures for assigned areas

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Less than 1 year of prior medical coding experience or completed coding instruction preferred
• Less than 1 year of experience reviewing medical record documentation preferred
• Current coding credential(s) such as CCS, CPC, or CPCA required
• Must pass a coding proficiency pre-hire test with a score of 70% accuracy or higher