Senior Medical Coder — ICD-10/CPT Expert

DaMar Staffing; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coder III at Tenet Physician Resources coordinates and performs Medicare compliant coding for outpatient and inpatient services, ensuring accuracy and regulatory alignment. Responsibilities include communicating documentation needs, updating records, and following up on claims while maintaining patient confidentiality.

Requires AA degree, 5 years coding experience, and relevant certifications; healthcare background is essential, with proficiency in ICD-9/ICD-10, CPT-4, HCPCS and Excel.

Qualifications

• Healthcare background is required.
• CPT current competence with ICD-9, ICD-10, CPT-4, and HCPCS is required.
• RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC or COC certification is required.
• Office and Excel are required.

Responsibilities

• Performs all assigned billing in a timely manner.
• Communicates with the physician the documentation needed to complete job functions.
• Ensures accurate coding from the medical record regarding ICD-9 and ICD-10, appropriate evaluation and management CPT code.
• Updates patient record with patient’s current insurance, address and telephone numbers.
• Identifies primary care doctor and referral source with contact information and documents it in the medical record.
• Performs claims follow up and reviews with billing agent in a timely manner.
• Protects patient confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines.
• Maintains proper credentials and researches coding issues to ensure correct coding initiative per CMS guidelines.
• Identifies and attends one course/conference per specialty, per year to continue education in the coding field

Skills

Healthcare background

CPT/ICD coding

Office & Excel

Adaptable in matrix environment

Education

AA Degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

The Coder III at Tenet Physician Resources coordinates and performs Medicare compliant coding for outpatient and inpatient services, ensuring accuracy and regulatory alignment. Responsibilities include communicating documentation needs, updating records, and following up on claims while maintaining patient confidentiality.

Requires AA degree, 5 years coding experience, and relevant certifications; healthcare background is essential, with proficiency in ICD-9/ICD-10, CPT-4, HCPCS and Excel.