Certified Professional Coder

vTech Solution; Arkansas; On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

vTech Solution is seeking a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) to translate diagnoses, procedures, and services into ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for accurate billing and record-keeping. The CPC will ensure coding accuracy, support claims processing, and maintain HIPAA compliance in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

This role requires CPC certification from AAPC, strong medical terminology knowledge, attention to detail, and proficiency with EHR and coding encoder software.

Qualifications

• Certified CPC with AAPC credential.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.
• Attention to detail to ensure coding accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Review medical documentation for coding accuracy.
• Assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
• Support medical billing by processing and verifying claims.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and payer guidelines.
• Participate in chart audits to maintain coding quality.
• Investigate denials and correct coding errors.
• Query physicians to clarify documentation.
• Stay current with coding updates and regulations.

Skills

CPC certification (AAPC)

Medical terminology

Attention to detail

Communication skills

HIPAA knowledge

Tools

EHR systems

Coding encoder software

Job description

Job Summary:

The Certified Professional Coder (CPC) is responsible for translating patient diagnoses, medical services, and procedures into standardized alphanumeric codes to support healthcare billing, compliance, and record-keeping. This role ensures accuracy in coding, assists with claims processing, maintains regulatory compliance, and communicates effectively with healthcare providers to clarify documentation. The CPC plays a vital role in optimizing reimbursement and preventing billing errors.

Responsibilities:

• Review medical documentation including physician notes, operative reports, and patient charts for coding accuracy.
• Assign standardized codes using ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II code sets.
• Support medical billing by processing and verifying claims to ensure proper reimbursement.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare laws, payer guidelines, and privacy standards such as HIPAA.
• Participate in internal chart audits to maintain coding quality and accuracy.
• Investigate and resolve claim denials by correcting coding errors and communicating with providers or billing teams.
• Query physicians and healthcare staff to clarify incomplete or ambiguous documentation.
• Stay current with annual code set updates and regulatory changes through ongoing education.

Required Skills & Certifications:

• Valid Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification from AAPC.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, human anatomy, and physiology.
• Attention to detail to ensure coding accuracy and prevent billing errors.
• Proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR) and coding encoder software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• Experience with healthcare billing processes and insurance claim adjudication.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and payer-specific coding guidelines.
• Previous experience in a clinical or medical coding environment.

Special Considerations:

• Must maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA privacy standards.
• Work requires high concentration and accuracy in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Scheduling:

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Position duration approximately 8 weeks.