Certified Medical Coder: ICD-10/CPT Specialist

Opelousas General Hospital; Opelousas (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Opelousas General Hospital is seeking a Credentialed Coder to review clinical documentation and assign ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS codes, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

The role requires current AHIMA or AAPC certification and hospital coding experience; you will stay abreast of updates, support revenue integrity, and collaborate with providers to resolve documentation gaps.

Qualifications

• Current certification from AHIMA or AAPC, including CCS, CPC, or COC.
• Minimum of 2 years hospital coding experience.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems.
• Familiarity with CMS regulations, Official Coding Guidelines, and payer policies.
• Proficiency with EHRs and coding software tools.

Responsibilities

• Review clinical documentation to assign ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS Level II codes.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and payer guidelines and regulations.
• Validate medical necessity and documentation completeness to support accurate reimbursement.
• Stay current with coding updates, regulatory changes, payer requirements, and reimbursement methodologies.
• Maintain coding productivity and quality standards while meeting turnaround times.
• Participate in audits and quality assurance activities to monitor coding accuracy and compliance.
• Experience using electronic health records, encoder software, and coding applications.
• Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary teams to resolve documentation inconsistencies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

AHIMA/AAPC Certification (CCS/CPC/COC)

Tools

EHR systems

Encoder software

Coding applications

Job description

Opelousas General Hospital is seeking a Credentialed Coder to review clinical documentation and assign ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS codes, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

The role requires current AHIMA or AAPC certification and hospital coding experience; you will stay abreast of updates, support revenue integrity, and collaborate with providers to resolve documentation gaps.