Medical Coders

Alpha Rae Personnel, Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Rae Personnel is seeking an experienced Medical Coder III (Level II) to support coding operations by monitoring, analyzing, and implementing accurate coding processes. The role requires strong knowledge of ICD, CPT, HCPCS, and related regulations, with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.

Ideal candidates will have 3-4 years of recent medical coding experience and hold RHIT/RHIA/CCS/CCS-P/CPC credentials, with active involvement in a professional coding organization.

Qualifications

• Local candidates required.
• 3-4 years of recent medical coding experience.
• Credential from RHIT/RHIA/CCS/CCS-P/CPC required.
• Active membership in AAPC or AHIMA.
• RHIA or RHIT degree and/or CCS, CCS-P, or CPC certification.

Skills

Analytical skills

Medical coding expertise

Communication skills

Education

RHIT

RHIA

CCS

CCS-P

CPC

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Medical Coder III (Level II) to support coding operations by monitoring, analyzing, and implementing accurate and efficient medical coding processes. This role serves as a coding resource and technical expert for diagnostic and procedural coding systems, ensuring compliance with applicable coding guidelines, regulations, and organizational policies.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, extensive knowledge of ICD, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems, and experience researching and resolving coding discrepancies while maintaining a high level of accuracy and efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Candidates must be local.


• 3-4 years of recent medical coding experience


• One of the following credentials is required:


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  • RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician)
  
  
  • RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator)
  
  
  • CCS (Certified Coding Specialist)
  
  
  • CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-Based)
  
  
  • CPC (Certified Professional Coder)
  
  
  
  


• Active membership and participation with a professional coding organization, such as:


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  • AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders)
  
  
  • AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association)
  
  
  
  


• RHIA or RHIT degree and/or CCS, CCS-P, or CPC certification


• Strong understanding of:


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  • ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding systems
  
  
  • CPT and HCPCS coding
  
  
  • Human anatomy and physiology
  
  
  • Healthcare regulations and accreditation standards
  
  
  • Claims processing and healthcare delivery systems
  
  
  • Health information systems and database management
  
  
  • Healthcare laws, regulations, and standards
  
  
  
  

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including:


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  • Word
  
  
  • Excel
  
  
  • Outlook
  
  
  • Access
  
  
  • PowerPoint
  
  
  
  


• Experience with data collection, analysis, and reporting


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to maintain accurate records and databases


• Ability to define problems, conduct research, analyze data, and draw conclusions


• Ability to draft and edit policies and procedures


• Strong project management and organizational skills

Company Description

Alpha Rae Personnel is a full-service Universal Workforce Solutions and Executive Search firm with a proven track record of success. We have over 30 years of experience placing candidates for many different kinds of positions with a wide variety of companies locally, regionally, and all over the United States.