Medical Coder II: ICD/CPT Coding & Denials Resolution

DaMar Staffing; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Medical Group (Mountain Management Services) is seeking a detail-oriented Coder to ensure accurate documentation and timely payments by translating clinical encounters into CPT, ICD-9/10, and HCPCS codes in our billing systems.

You will collaborate with providers and staff to review service documentation, apply coding guidelines, and stay current with regulatory changes such as NCCI and MUE edits to minimize denials and improve revenue integrity.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED at hire.
• Certified Professional Coder credentials required at hire.
• CPC Hospital Apprentice or CPC Apprentice certifications acceptable.
• Strong knowledge of CPT, ICD-9/10, HCPCS coding.
• Regulatory updates, including NCCI and MUE edits, must be understood.

Responsibilities

• Accurately abstracts information from service documentation and assigns CPT/ICD-9/10/HCPCS codes.
• Communicates professionally with providers, practice management, and other stakeholders.
• Process work queue encounters in a timely manner.
• Meet or exceed coding production and quality standards.
• Understand regulatory changes and stay current with coding updates.
• Review and resolve coding denials.

Skills

Medical coding

CPT coding

ICD-9/10 coding

HCPCS coding

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

High School GED

Certified Professional Coder

Certified Professional Coder Hospital Apprentice

Certified Professional Coder Apprentice

Job description

CommonSpirit Medical Group (Mountain Management Services) is seeking a detail-oriented Coder to ensure accurate documentation and timely payments by translating clinical encounters into CPT, ICD-9/10, and HCPCS codes in our billing systems.

You will collaborate with providers and staff to review service documentation, apply coding guidelines, and stay current with regulatory changes such as NCCI and MUE edits to minimize denials and improve revenue integrity.