Remote Certified Professional Coder: Coding & Compliance

Lyndon Baines Johnson Tropical Medical Center; Tafuna (AS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

LBJ Tropical Medical Center in American Samoa is seeking a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) to assign CPT®, HCPCS Level II and ICD-10-CM codes for professional services in accordance with CMS regulations and payer guidelines.

The CPC ensures documentation supports all reported services, maintains coding integrity, reduces denials, and assists with audits. Qualifications include an active CPC credential, knowledge of EHR coding software, and experience with Medicare/Medicaid billing.

Qualifications

• Active CPC credential from AAPC or equivalent professional coding certification.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of CPT coding, HCPCS Level II coding, ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding.
• Medicare and Medicaid professional billing requirements and CMS regulations.
• NCCI edits, Global Surgical Package rules, modifier usage guidance.

Responsibilities

• Review physician documentation to assign CPT, HCPCS Level II, and ICD-10-CM codes.
• Ensure compliance with coding and billing requirements across payer guidelines.
• Support audits and respond to denials with accurate coding edits.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Stay current with coding updates and regulatory changes.

Skills

CPT coding

HCPCS Level II coding

ICD-10-CM coding

CMS regulations

NCCI edits

Modifier usage

Documentation review

Education

CPC credential (AAPC)

High School Diploma

Associate degree in Health Information Management

Tools

EHR systems

Coding software

Billing applications

Job description

LBJ Tropical Medical Center in American Samoa is seeking a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) to assign CPT®, HCPCS Level II and ICD-10-CM codes for professional services in accordance with CMS regulations and payer guidelines.

The CPC ensures documentation supports all reported services, maintains coding integrity, reduces denials, and assists with audits. Qualifications include an active CPC credential, knowledge of EHR coding software, and experience with Medicare/Medicaid billing.