Senior Medical Coder — ICD-10/CPT, HIPAA & EHR Specialist

leading-edge; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading-edge is seeking a Medical Coder in the Philippines to assign accurate ICD-10-CM and CPT codes for insurance claims, while ensuring privacy and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Nursing-related degree, active coder certification, and 1–2 years of coding experience. Familiarity with EHRs and encoder systems is preferred, with attention to HIPAA regulations and payer rules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related medical field.
• Active medical coder license (CPC, CCS, CIC) or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of medical coding experience; some employers require 3–5 years of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Review patient records to assign ICD-10-CM/ CPT codes accurately.
• Ensure compliance with US payer requirements and regulations.
• Analyze records for completeness and note missing information.
• Protect patient information and maintain confidentiality.
• Keep up-to-date with coding changes and guidelines.

Skills

Computer skills

EHR systems

HIPAA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing

Tools

Encoder systems

Job description

Leading-edge is seeking a Medical Coder in the Philippines to assign accurate ICD-10-CM and CPT codes for insurance claims, while ensuring privacy and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Nursing-related degree, active coder certification, and 1–2 years of coding experience. Familiarity with EHRs and encoder systems is preferred, with attention to HIPAA regulations and payer rules.