Remote Surgical Medical Coder (ICD-10/CPT)

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Medical Coder Professional - Surgical Coder to review and code medical records for accurate diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS. You will ensure compliance with payer guidelines and regulations to support proper reimbursement.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of medical coding experience, plus AHIMA or AAPC certification (RHIT/RHIA/CCS/CCS-P/CCA/CPC, etc.).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year medical coding experience required.
• AHIMA or AAPC certification required (RHIT, RHIA, COC, CIC, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Review outpatient medical records to assign appropriate ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
• Ensure coding accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Submit claims and assist with denials.
• Clarify documentation with providers to ensure proper codes.
• Stay current on coding updates and payer requirements.
• Communicate with hospital billing teams via telephone and email.
• Utilize required coding software and EHR systems.

Skills

ICD-10 coding

CPT coding

HCPCS coding

EHR proficiency

Education

RHIT

RHIA

CCS

CCS-P

CCA

CIC

Tools

Coding software

EHR systems

Job description

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Medical Coder Professional - Surgical Coder to review and code medical records for accurate diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS. You will ensure compliance with payer guidelines and regulations to support proper reimbursement.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of medical coding experience, plus AHIMA or AAPC certification (RHIT/RHIA/CCS/CCS-P/CCA/CPC, etc.).