Clinic Certified Coder

Cookeville Regional Medical Center; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cookeville Regional Medical Center is seeking a skilled medical coder to perform coding and abstracting for Professional Services, ensuring accurate CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 coding in line with guidelines.

You will work with Providers to clarify documentation, improve coding accuracy, and may take on special projects related to coding, documentation, and chart audits. Requires 2+ years of coding experience and CPC/CCS-P certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist-Physician Based (CCS-P), other acceptable coding certification. Strong knowledge base of CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10, and coding guidelines.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in medical billing/coding with experience in appropriate coding and billing practices for Professional Services. Previous coding for multiple specialties preferred.

Responsibilities

• Code and abstract medical records for Professional Services.
• Collaborate with Providers to clarify or improve areas affecting coding.
• May complete special projects related to coding, documentation, and chart auditing.

Skills

CPC

CCS-P

ICD-10 coding

CPT coding

HCPCS coding

coding guidelines

Medical terminology

Education

Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

Certified Coding Specialist-Physician Based (CCS-P)

High School Diploma

Job description

This position is responsible for coding and abstracting of medical records for Professional Services, as well as working with Providers to clarify or improve areas which affect coding. May also complete special projects related to coding, documentation, and chart auditing.

• High School Diploma required
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist-Physician Based (CCS-P), other acceptable coding certification. Strong knowledge base of CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10, and coding guidelines.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in medical billing/coding with experience in appropriate coding and billing practices for Professional Services. Previous coding for multiple specialties preferred.
  Demonstrates excellent understanding of ICD10-CM, HCPCS, and CPT-4 coding functions, billing requirements and coding compliance. Knowledge of medical terminology, general office procedures, proficient keyboard and computer skills, knowledge of general office equipment and procedures.