Medical Coding Specialist: ICD-10/CPT Expert

Ochsner Health; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a skilled medical coder to review and assign ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes for professional and hospital outpatient services. The role focuses on accurate coding, data integrity, and collaboration with care teams to ensure compliant reimbursements.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of coding experience, knowledge of ICD-9-CM/10 and CPT/HCPCS, plus strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of coding experience required.
• Preferred AHIMA/AAPC coding certification.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD-10, CPT and/or HCPCS codes in accordance with guidelines.
• Review documentation to ensure code accuracy and data integrity.
• Research patient accounts to answer questions and resolve errors.
• Maintain productivity and accuracy standards.
• Communicate with providers for clarification as needed.
• Collaborate with team and other departments to meet monthly goals.

Skills

Data entry

Communication

Windows skills

ICD-9-CM ICD-10

CPT/HCPCS

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

AHIMA/AAPC coding program with certification

Tools

Coding software

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking a skilled medical coder to review and assign ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes for professional and hospital outpatient services. The role focuses on accurate coding, data integrity, and collaboration with care teams to ensure compliant reimbursements.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of coding experience, knowledge of ICD-9-CM/10 and CPT/HCPCS, plus strong communication and problem-solving abilities.