CPC Certified Pulmonary Coder

Job Summary

To support the charge capture process for professional charges, the full-time remote CPC Certified Pulmonary Coder will verify medical records, assign diagnostic and procedural codes, and ensure compliance with coding guidelines while maintaining a high accuracy rate.

Key responsibilities

• Verify and analyze medical records to determine diagnoses and procedures, assigning appropriate codes with a 95% accuracy rate
• Serve as a liaison between the Central Billing Office and various departments, assisting in training new employees
• Resolve coding discrepancies and report educational needs or compliance issues to the Director of Central Billing Office

Required qualifications

• Associate's degree in Health Record Technology or related healthcare field with two years of professional coding experience, or three years of coding experience with relevant certification
• Must obtain CPC, RHIT, or RHIA credentials within 18 months of employment if not already certified
• Experience in Pulmonary coding is preferred