Certified Coder

Physicians Clinic of Iowa; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa is seeking an experienced Certified Coder to join our multi-specialty organization. This position plays a vital role in ensuring accurate coding, compliance, and provider education across a variety of clinical settings. This position requires regular in-office attendance at our Cedar Rapids office.

Candidates should be within a reasonable commuting distance. Primary duties for this position include but are not limited to: Assign appropriate CPT and ICD-10-CM codes and

Qualifications

• Current coding certification required.
• 3-5 years of coding experience preferred.
• Strong commitment to patient care and teamwork.
• Excellent communication skills, professionalism, reliability, and maintaining confidentiality.
• Proficiency in EMR and related computer systems.
• Thorough understanding of safety regulations and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Assign CPT and ICD-10-CM codes and determine the correct level of service for consults, office calls, hospital visits and surgery.
• Ensure diagnoses and procedures are accurately selected and properly sequenced.
• Verify that all claims are supported by complete and appropriate clinical documentation.
• Meet periodically with providers to review coding trends, answer questions, and provide education or training as needed.
• Conduct internal coding audits upon request and assist with presenting audit findings to providers and leadership.

Skills

CPT coding

ICD-10-CM coding

EMR proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Coding certification

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Certified Coder

Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa is seeking an experienced Certified Coder to join our multi-specialty organization. This position plays a vital role in ensuring accurate coding, compliance, and provider education across a variety of clinical settings. This position requires regular in-office attendance at our Cedar Rapids office. Candidates should be within a reasonable commuting distance.

Primary duties for this position include but are not limited to:

• Assign appropriate CPT and ICD-10-CM codes and determine the correct level of service for consults, office calls, hospital visits and surgery.
• Ensure diagnoses and procedures are accurately selected and properly sequenced.
• Verify that all claims are supported by complete and appropriate clinical documentation.
• Meet periodically with providers to review coding trends, answer questions, and provide education or training as needed
• Conduct internal coding audits upon request and assist with presenting audit findings to providers and leadership

Qualifications:

• Current coding certification required
• 3-5 years of coding experience preferred.
• Strong commitment to patient care and teamwork.
• Excellent communication skills, professionalism, reliability, and maintaining confidentiality.
• Proficiency (or ability to become proficient) in EMR and related computer systems.
• Thorough understanding of safety regulations and best practices.

Why Join PCI?

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• No nights or weekends.
• Paid holidays and a generous paid time off program.
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment focused on quality and compassion in patient care.

PCI is E.O.E. Pre-employment drug screen and background check required. PCI is a tobacco free workplace.