Remote Certified Medical Coder: Surgical Coding Expert

DaMar Staffing; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

DaMar Staffing is seeking a full-time remote Certified Medical Coder Specialist to perform primary diagnosis and procedural coding for major surgical specialties. This role ensures compliance and optimizes coding practices while collaborating with healthcare providers.

Required qualifications include a four-year coding experience with at least two years in surgical abstraction, RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CPC credentials, and strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding. Remote work supported nationwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical record administration or an associate degree in medical record technology, or equivalent coding diploma.
• A minimum of four years of coding experience, including at least two years in surgical abstraction.
• Certification as a RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CPC.
• Extensive knowledge of coding surgical procedures and modifiers in a multi-specialty setting.
• Familiarity with coding software and effective data entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Accurately code primary and secondary diagnoses and procedures from surgical operative reports using ICD-10-CM and CPT coding conventions.
• Provide education and training to physicians on coding practices and clinical documentation to enhance compliance and revenue.
• Engage in real-time feedback and mentoring of coding staff, while coordinating quality reporting measures with providers and revenue managers.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT coding

Physician education

Mentoring

Quality reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical record administration

Associate degree in medical record technology

Equivalent coding diploma

Tools

Coding software

Job description

DaMar Staffing is seeking a full-time remote Certified Medical Coder Specialist to perform primary diagnosis and procedural coding for major surgical specialties. This role ensures compliance and optimizes coding practices while collaborating with healthcare providers.

Required qualifications include a four-year coding experience with at least two years in surgical abstraction, RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CPC credentials, and strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding. Remote work supported nationwide.