Senior Medical Coding Specialist - Flexible Benefits

Baton Rouge General Medical Center; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

Paid time off

Fit! program

Job summary

Baton Rouge General Medical Center is seeking a detail-oriented medical coder with at least 10 years of general coding experience. AAPC certification is preferred, with strong knowledge of medical coding systems and HIPAA compliance. The role involves coding discharged records, ensuring accuracy, and coordinating follow-up for deficient cases.

You will work within a team, contribute to data quality for reimbursement, and uphold patient confidentiality and safety practices across EHR systems.

Qualifications

• Requires 10+ years of general coding experience.
• AAPC certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of medical coding systems, diagnosis and procedure sequencing.
• Familiarity with HIPAA and healthcare safety practices.
• Experience with electronic health records.

Responsibilities

• Assign diagnostic and procedure codes to discharged records.
• Coordinate follow-up on deficient records.
• Review and enter diagnoses and procedures to support reimbursement, data analysis, research, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance; follow safety requirements.
• Assist senior staff as needed and ensure accuracy in coding documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Highly organized

Teamwork

Service excellence

HIPAA compliance

EHR systems

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Baton Rouge General Medical Center is seeking a detail-oriented medical coder with at least 10 years of general coding experience. AAPC certification is preferred, with strong knowledge of medical coding systems and HIPAA compliance. The role involves coding discharged records, ensuring accuracy, and coordinating follow-up for deficient cases.

You will work within a team, contribute to data quality for reimbursement, and uphold patient confidentiality and safety practices across EHR systems.