Medical Coding Specialist - ICD-10/CPT Expert

ochsner; Louisiana (MO); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a professional medical coder to accurately assign ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes for professional services and hospital outpatient procedures, ensuring documentation supports codes.

You will review records, collaborate with providers, maintain compliance with coding guidelines, and meet productivity and accuracy standards while staying current with coding changes and payer requirements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Preferred AHIMA/AAPC coding program with certification.
• 1 year of coding experience is required; AHIMA/AAPC certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes for professional and hospital outpatient services.
• Review documentation to ensure accuracy and support for codes.
• Research questions and collaborate with providers to resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain productivity and accuracy per department standards.

Skills

Data entry

Communication

Windows applications

Coding principles

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma

AHIMA/AAPC certification

Tools

ICD-9-CM

ICD-10

CPT

HCPCS

Job description

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a professional medical coder to accurately assign ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes for professional services and hospital outpatient procedures, ensuring documentation supports codes.

You will review records, collaborate with providers, maintain compliance with coding guidelines, and meet productivity and accuracy standards while staying current with coding changes and payer requirements.