Senior Medical Coder — ICD-10 & CPT Specialist

East Alabama Health; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

East Alabama Health in Opelika is seeking a skilled coding professional responsible for reviewing clinical documentation and accurately applying coding standards for billing compliance. Candidates should have a high school diploma, certification from AHIMA or AAPC, and at least one year of professional coding experience.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills, a solid understanding of medical terminology, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring quality patient care and accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• 1 year or more professional coding experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Attend continuing education workshops for coding compliance.

Responsibilities

• Review clinical documentation and diagnostic results.
• Apply ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS codes for billing.
• Interact with hospital staff and other revenue cycle team members.

Skills

Medical terminology

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office knowledge

Time management

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certification from AHIMA or AAPC

Job description

East Alabama Health in Opelika is seeking a skilled coding professional responsible for reviewing clinical documentation and accurately applying coding standards for billing compliance. Candidates should have a high school diploma, certification from AHIMA or AAPC, and at least one year of professional coding experience.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills, a solid understanding of medical terminology, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring quality patient care and accurate reporting.