Primary Care Medical Coding

Job Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Primary Care Medical Coder, where your expertise will ensure accurate and compliant coding for outpatient primary care services. In this vital role, you will translate clinical documentation into precise medical codes, supporting billing processes and ensuring reimbursement integrity. Your attention to detail and knowledge of coding standards will directly impact the efficiency of medical billing operations and the quality of patient records. This position offers an engaging opportunity to apply your coding skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze medical records, clinical documentation, and encounter notes to assign appropriate ICD-9, ICD-10 diagnosis codes and CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) procedure codes.
• Ensure accurate DRG (Diagnosis-Related Group) assignment for hospital outpatient services when applicable.
• Apply correct medical coding principles to support precise billing and reimbursement processes.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers and billing teams to clarify documentation discrepancies or ambiguities.
• Maintain compliance with all coding guidelines, payer policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Update and manage electronic health record (EHR) or electronic medical record (EMR) systems with coded data efficiently.
• Assist in audits by providing detailed documentation of coded entries and supporting data integrity efforts.

Requirements

• Proven experience in medical coding within a primary care or outpatient setting, with familiarity in DRG, CPT coding, ICD-9, ICD-10, and ICD coding standards.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and medical records management.
• Hands-on experience with EMR/EHR systems used in outpatient clinics or medical offices.
• Excellent understanding of medical billing processes and medical collection procedures.
• Ability to interpret clinical documentation accurately and apply appropriate codes consistently.
• Prior experience in medical office environments is highly preferred.
• Certification such as Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or equivalent is advantageous but not mandatory. Join us as a Primary Care Medical Coder and play a crucial role in supporting high-quality healthcare delivery through precise coding practices!

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: Remote