ICD-10 Medical Coder: Precision & Compliance

DaMar Staffing; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DaMar Staffing seeks a Medical Coder to join a hospital setting. You will review patient records, assign ICD-10-CM and CPT codes, and ensure proper sequencing for reimbursement and data integrity.

Responsibilities include auditing charts, querying physicians for clarity, maintaining a 95% accuracy standard, and staying current with coding updates and HIPAA requirements. The role emphasizes compliance and continuous training.

Qualifications

• Current knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding principles.
• Understanding of government and third-party payer regulations affecting coding and billing.
• Knowledge of HIPAA privacy requirements and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Assigns diagnosis and procedure codes using ICD-10-CM.
• Ensures codes are accurate and properly sequenced per regulations.
• Maintains coding accuracy above 95%.
• Reviews patient charts for discrepancies and clarifies with providers as needed.
• Queries physicians for clarification to improve coding specificity.
• Keeps up to date with coding changes and regulatory updates.
• Protects patient confidentiality per HIPAA.
• Completes required trainings.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT coding

Regulatory knowledge

Education

AHIMA or AAPC certification

Associate's degree in related field

Job description

DaMar Staffing seeks a Medical Coder to join a hospital setting. You will review patient records, assign ICD-10-CM and CPT codes, and ensure proper sequencing for reimbursement and data integrity.

Responsibilities include auditing charts, querying physicians for clarity, maintaining a 95% accuracy standard, and staying current with coding updates and HIPAA requirements. The role emphasizes compliance and continuous training.