Certified Medical Coder - ICD-10-CM/CPT Expert

Opelousas General Health System; Opelousas (LA); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Opelousas General Health System in Opelousas, LA, is seeking a Credentialed Coder to review clinical documentation and accurately assign ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS codes to ensure compliance and timely reimbursement.

Preferred qualifications include AHIMA or AAPC certification (CCS, CPC, or COC) and a minimum of 2 years hospital coding experience. Proficiency with EHRs, encoder software, and coding tools, plus strong analytical and organizational skills, are essential.

Qualifikationen

• AHIMA or AAPC certification (CCS/CPC/COC) required.
• Minimum of 2 years hospital coding experience.
• Proficiency with ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS and CMS guidelines.
• Experience with EHRs and coding software tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.

Aufgaben

• Review clinical documentation to assign ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT and HCPCS Level II codes.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state/payer coding guidelines and regulations.
• Validate medical necessity and documentation completeness for accurate reimbursement.
• Stay current with coding updates, payer requirements, and reimbursement methodologies.
• Maintain productivity and quality, meet turnaround times.
• Participate in audits and quality assurance activities.

Kenntnisse

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Collaborating with providers

Regulatory compliance awareness

Ausbildung

AHIMA or AAPC certification (CCS/CPC/COC)

Tools

EHR systems

Encoder software

Jobbeschreibung

Opelousas General Health System in Opelousas, LA, is seeking a Credentialed Coder to review clinical documentation and accurately assign ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS codes to ensure compliance and timely reimbursement.

Preferred qualifications include AHIMA or AAPC certification (CCS, CPC, or COC) and a minimum of 2 years hospital coding experience. Proficiency with EHRs, encoder software, and coding tools, plus strong analytical and organizational skills, are essential.