Medical Coding Specialist — ICD-10/CPT Expert

AAPC; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a dedicated medical coder to review and assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for professional services and hospital outpatient settings. The role requires adherence to Medicare/Medicaid guidelines and accuracy in documentation review.

Applicants should have at least 1 year coding experience; a high school diploma; preferred AHIMA or AAPC certification. The position emphasizes collaboration with providers and cross‑department coordination to ensure timely reimbursement

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS coding principles.
• Minimum 1 year of coding experience.
• High school diploma; AHIMA/AAPC certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately assigns ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes within established guidelines.
• Reviews medical documentation to ensure codes reflect services.
• Communicates with providers forclarification or additional documentation as needed.
• Maintains data integrity and meets productivity standards.
• Collaborates with care teams to resolve denials and improve coding accuracy.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT coding

HCPCS coding

Data entry

Verbal and written communication

Windows applications

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

AHIMA/AAPC coding program with certification

Tools

Coding software

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking a dedicated medical coder to review and assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for professional services and hospital outpatient settings. The role requires adherence to Medicare/Medicaid guidelines and accuracy in documentation review.

Applicants should have at least 1 year coding experience; a high school diploma; preferred AHIMA or AAPC certification. The position emphasizes collaboration with providers and cross‑department coordination to ensure timely reimbursement