Senior Certified Medical Coder — Remote Opportunity

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 39,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Coder position with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA focuses on professional certified coding and supporting the department with coding guidance and compliance. It may offer the option to work fully remote.

Key duties include applying ICD-10/CPT/HCPCS descriptors, ensuring proper documentation, and collaborating with physicians and staff. Strong specific coding knowledge and experience are required to support reimbursement and accuracy.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Certificate 1 Certified Professional Coder or Certificate 2 Certified Coding Specialist required.
• 3-5 years related work experience required.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access) and other web-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate coding across divisions and analyze operative notes to determine scope and complexity of services.
• Apply ICD-10/CPT/HCPCS codes to services and ensure accurate reimbursement.
• Serve as liaison with clinical staff on documentation and coding issues.
• Stay current with ICD-10 and CPT changes and regulatory requirements for compliance.
• Maintain accurate codes in the system and update the Practice and Procedure manual quarterly.

Skills

Problem Solving

Written Communications

Oral Communications

Team Work

Customer Service

Independence of Action

Education

High School diploma or GED

Certificate 1 Certified Professional Coder

Certificate 2 Certified Coding Specialist

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

The Senior Coder position with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA focuses on professional certified coding and supporting the department with coding guidance and compliance. It may offer the option to work fully remote.

Key duties include applying ICD-10/CPT/HCPCS descriptors, ensuring proper documentation, and collaborating with physicians and staff. Strong specific coding knowledge and experience are required to support reimbursement and accuracy.