Senior Medical Coding Specialist

Chapters Health System, Inc.; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapters Health System, Inc. is seeking a Corporate Coding Specialist to perform coding and abstracting across CHS service lines. You will interpret medical records and apply ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding to diagnoses and procedures in the EMR.

The role requires 3+ years of acute care or related coding experience, a credentialed coding certificate (CCS/CCS-P/CPC/HCS-D), and strong attention to detail. Collaboration with medical staff and ongoing education are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Minimum of three (3) years of acute care, home health, physician or ancillary coding experience.
• Credentialed coding certificate with CCS, CCS-P, CPC, or HCS-D.
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT with guidelines.
• Familiarity with encoder technology and EMR.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate professionally.
• Team player with productivity and accuracy focus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret medical records to assign ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes according to guidelines.
• Abstract necessary data from records to identify diagnoses and coexisting conditions.
• Review documentation and assign procedure codes including E/M services.
• Maintain 95% coding accuracy as per organization.
• Communicate with medical staff to clarify documentation for code assignments.
• Ensure compliance with AHIMA and AAPC guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Team player

Professional communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Credentialed coding certificate

Tools

ICD-10-CM

CPT-4

Encoder technology

EMR

Job description

Chapters Health System, Inc. is seeking a Corporate Coding Specialist to perform coding and abstracting across CHS service lines. You will interpret medical records and apply ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding to diagnoses and procedures in the EMR.

The role requires 3+ years of acute care or related coding experience, a credentialed coding certificate (CCS/CCS-P/CPC/HCS-D), and strong attention to detail. Collaboration with medical staff and ongoing education are essential for success.