Medical Coder Pro ICD-10/CPT Expert

Ochsner Health; Louisiana (MO); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in the United States is seeking a professional coder to assign ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes for professional services and hospital outpatient procedures, ensuring documentation supports the codes.

The role requires 1 year coding experience, HS diploma, and preferably AHIMA/AAPC certification; you will collaborate with providers and teams to meet accuracy and productivity standards while staying compliant with payer guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred AHIMA/AAPC coding program with certification.
• One year of coding experience required.
• Proficient with ICD-9-CM, ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS coding principles.
• Must have good data entry and documentation review skills.

Responsibilities

• Accurately assigns ICD-10, CPT and/or HCPCS codes within established coding guidelines.
• Ensures data integrity by reviewing documentation to support codes.
• Acts as a resource by researching patient accounts to resolve questions or errors.
• Maintains department productivity and accuracy standards.
• Communicates with providers for clarification or additional documentation.
• Collaborates with team members to meet monthly goals (DNFB, Pre-AR, Denials, Edits).
• Verifies discharge disposition when appropriate based on medical documentation.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

ICD-10 coding

CPT coding

HCPCS

Data entry

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma

AHIMA/AAPC certification (preferred)

Tools

Windows applications

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Ochsner Health in the United States is seeking a professional coder to assign ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes for professional services and hospital outpatient procedures, ensuring documentation supports the codes.

The role requires 1 year coding experience, HS diploma, and preferably AHIMA/AAPC certification; you will collaborate with providers and teams to meet accuracy and productivity standards while staying compliant with payer guidelines.