Medical Coder II — ICD-10-CM/PCS & CPT Expert

Mercy Medical Center; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks an on-site Medical Coder to accurately code principal diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS for reimbursement and reporting. You will ensure documentation supports coding choices and medical necessity across hospital and specialty areas.

The role requires knowledge of coding guidelines, ability to read medical records, and AHIMA or AAPC certification eligibility.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT/HCPCS coding and medical necessity guidelines.
• Ability to read and interpret medical record documentation.
• AHIMA or AAPC coding certification (RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC) is required.
• Familiarity with local medical review policies (LMRPs) and payer guidelines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and basic typing.

Responsibilities

• Codes the correct principal/primary diagnosis consistent with established coding guidelines (95% or greater accuracy).
• Codes procedures as appropriate and identifies the principal procedure consistent with established coding guidelines.
• Validates outpatient accounts for medical necessity based on LMRPs, NCDs or payer guidelines.
• Applies charge data as appropriate for services provided.
• Completes coding within established production standards for the type of service.
• Verifies and corrects all abstract data captured.
• Assists with student internship coding training.
• Codes accounts for assigned area(s) within hospital or specialty and may code for an additional area.

Skills

ICD-10-CM/PCS coding

CPT/HCPCS coding

Medical necessity guidelines

Medical record interpretation

Microsoft Office

Detail-oriented

Independent worker

Education

AS/Bachelor in Health Information Technology

Coding certificate program

AHIMA or AAPC certification eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks an on-site Medical Coder to accurately code principal diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS for reimbursement and reporting. You will ensure documentation supports coding choices and medical necessity across hospital and specialty areas.

The role requires knowledge of coding guidelines, ability to read medical records, and AHIMA or AAPC certification eligibility.