Medical Coder

AAPC; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

AAPC is seeking a skilled medical coder to review clinical documentation and diagnostic results to assign CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10 codes for billing, reporting, research and regulatory compliance for inpatient and/or outpatient charges. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to work in a high-volume environment.

Candidates should have completed an accredited coding program or hold RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CCA, COC, or CPC credentials, with 2–3 years of coding experience.

Qualifications

• Completed an accredited coding program or holds one of the listed credentials.
• Minimum 2–3 years of coding experience.
• Experience in Oncology and/or Radiation Oncology preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret medical records and documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review clinical documentation and diagnostic results to extract data and assign CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10 codes for billing and reporting.
• Perform charge entry, coding edit corrections and denial review.
• Maintain accuracy in high-volume environment with attention to detail.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

RHIA

RHIT

CCS

CCS-P

CCA

COC

CPC

Job description

Job Title

Reviews clinical documentation and diagnostic results to extract data and assigns all appropriate CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10 procedural and diagnostic codes for billing, internal and external reporting, research and regulatory compliance for inpatient and/or outpatient technical and professional charges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Charge entry
• Charge and code review
• Coding edit corrections
• Denial review

Candidates who will be considered will be those who have:

• Completed an accredited coding program, have previous coding experience, or hold a RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CCA, COC, or CPC credential
• A minimum of 2-3 years of coding experience
• Oncology and/or Radiation Oncology experience preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

Requirements:

Requires high school diploma or equivalent. Must have completed an accredited coding program, have previous coding experience, or hold a RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CCA, COC, or CPC credential. Requires ability to read, understand and interpret medical records and other treatment documentation. Requires high level of concentration. Requires the ability to function effectively in a high-volume environment. Requires effective written and verbal communication skills to communicate with physicians.