Pennsylvania Licensed Medical Coder

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Coder (Medical Coding) to transform verbal descriptions of diseases and procedures into coded form for reimbursement purposes.

Key Responsibilities

• Review medical records to identify diagnoses and procedures for service justification
• Translate diagnostic and procedural phrases into coded form using Encoder software
• Assist in training new coding staff and ensure compliance with coding guidelines

Required Qualifications, Training, and Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) required; graduate from a specialty training program preferred
• Minimum of 1 year of related work experience required
• Certification as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC), or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) preferred
• Relevant experience may include a combination of work experience and completed specialty training