Medical Records Technician (Coder)

DaMar Staffing; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

DaMar Staffing seeks a Medical Records Technician to review medical records for completeness and ensure accurate coding. You will assess documentation for medical necessity, appropriate modifiers, and that final diagnoses reflect care provided.

You will assign and sequence ICD, CPT, HCPCS, CDT, and DSM codes while ensuring terminology matches current coding guidelines and official nomenclature. This role focuses on accuracy and compliance within medical documentation workflows.

Qualifications

• Experience in medical coding and record review.
• Familiarity with E/M levels and CPT/ICD coding.
• Knowledge of coding guidelines and official nomenclature.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records for completeness and accuracy.
• Evaluate documentation for medical necessity and proper modifier usage.
• Assign and sequence ICD, CPT, HCPCS, CDT and DSM codes.
• Ensure terminology aligns with current coding guidelines.

Skills

Medical coding

Documentation review

EMR systems

Attention to detail

Education

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

Medical Records Technician certification

Tools

CPT coding

ICD coding

HCPCS

Job description

Medical Records Technician

Reviews medical records for completeness, including required identifiers, signatures, dates, and reports associated with services rendered.

Evaluates documentation for accuracy, consistency, medical necessity, and appropriate modifier usage; verifies that final diagnoses accurately reflect care provided.

Reviews provider documentation to ensure appropriate Evaluation and Management (E/M) levels and correct CPT code assignment.

Assigns and sequences ICD, CPT, HCPCS, CDT, and DSM codes based on documented diagnoses and procedures.

Ensures diagnostic and procedural terminology aligns with current medical nomenclature and official coding guidelines.