Temporary Certified Coding Specialist

Job Summary

To support a dynamic and multi-tasking environment, the Temporary Certified Coding Specialist will analyze medical records, assign ICD10 and CPT codes, and interact with physicians to clarify documentation while working remotely Monday through Friday.

Key responsibilities

• Abstracts clinical and demographic information from medical records to assign accurate ICD10 and CPT codes
• Identifies principal and secondary diagnosis codes with minimal error based on national standards
• Maintains confidentiality of medical information and ensures compliance with HIPAA regulations

Required qualifications

• AAPC or AHIMA Certification required
• Minimum of 1 year of medical coding experience
• Thorough knowledge of ICD10 diagnosis coding and official coding guidelines
• Understanding of CPT coding, NCCI, and modifier usage
• Knowledge of CMS LCD/NCD and payer medical policies