Certified Medical Coder

• Precision Health Data Management: Directly impact the organization’s clinical and financial integrity by accurately abstracting patient data and assigning complex diagnostic and procedural codes (ICD, CPT, HCPCS) to ensure seamless claim processing.
• Collaborative Clinical Liaison: Act as a strategic partner to medical staff by proactively querying physicians to clarify documentation, ensuring that every patient record is an accurate, high-quality reflection of the care provided.
• Compliance & Educational Leadership: Serve as a subject matter expert by conducting sophisticated chart audits and providing essential education to associates and physicians on evolving coding guidelines and reimbursement requirements.
• Commitment to Ethical Excellence: Uphold the highest industry standards by adhering to AHIMA’s Ethical Coding guidelines, maintaining peak productivity and accuracy rates while staying at the forefront of regulatory changes.

• One or more of the following required:
  • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Certified Outpatient Coding (COC) credentialed from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credentialed from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Medical Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credentialed from the Practice Management Institute (PMI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Coder obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Reg Health Info Admnstr credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Reg Health Info Tech credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

• Certified Medical Coding required
• Surgical experience preferred

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