Medical Records Technician (Coder)

DaMar Staffing; Maricopa (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

DaMar Staffing is seeking a Medical Coder to review medical records for completeness and accuracy. You will evaluate documentation for medical necessity and proper modifier use, ensuring final diagnoses reflect the care provided.

Responsibilities include assigning and sequencing ICD, CPT, HCPCS, CDT, and DSM codes, and verifying alignment with current coding guidelines. This role requires strict adherence to nomenclature and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Proficient in medical coding and documentation review.
• Ensures accuracy of E/M levels and CPT assignments.
• Familiar with ICD, CPT, HCPCS, CDT and DSM coding.
• Adheres to current coding guidelines and nomenclature.

Responsibilities

• Reviews medical records for completeness, including identifiers, signatures, dates, and related reports.
• Evaluates documentation for accuracy, consistency, medical necessity, and modifier usage.
• Verifies final diagnoses reflect provided care.
• Assigns and sequences ICD, CPT, HCPCS, CDT, and DSM codes based on diagnoses and procedures.
• Ensures terminology aligns with current coding guidelines.

Skills

Medical coding

Documentation review

E/M level evaluation

CPT coding

ICD coding

Tools

ICD/CPT/HCPCS coding tools

CDT/DSM coding references

Job description

Job Title

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Job Description

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.