Medical Records Coder – ICD-10 & CPT Specialist

DaMar Staffing; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

DaMar Staffing is seeking a qualified Medical Coder to conduct quality review of inpatient and outpatient coding, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and current guidelines. Under general supervision, you will interpret records, assign ICD-10 and CPT codes, abstract essential data, and support accurate medical billing.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, strong communication, and timely collaboration with care teams.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in ICD-10 and CPT coding.
• Fundamental understanding of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Three (3) years of medical record abstraction and coding experience.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, interprets, and assigns diagnostic and procedural codes based upon medical record documentation according to correct coding principles.
• Provides skilled and specialized technical work in documentation and coding for medical billing, abstracts complex patient-related data from medical records and coding of diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10 and CPT codes.
• Works coding related charge review and claim edits daily to ensure timely and accurate billing.
• Researches and resolves coding related issues, and assists in meeting productivity and quality standards.
• Verifies charge entry and physician notes for completeness to include abstracting and entering relevant medical information from the medical records; checks for required signatures; assures proper documentation guidelines are followed.
• Review medical records and charge fee information from patient care area.
• Contacts other facilities to obtain medical records and information needed to bill for services rendered.
• Reviews EPIC queues and correct coding edits.
• Codes diagnosis and procedures using classification coding systems.
• Reviews charge documents for completeness.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

ICD-10 coding

CPT coding

Medical terminology

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

DaMar Staffing is seeking a qualified Medical Coder to conduct quality review of inpatient and outpatient coding, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and current guidelines. Under general supervision, you will interpret records, assign ICD-10 and CPT codes, abstract essential data, and support accurate medical billing.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, strong communication, and timely collaboration with care teams.