Certified Medical Coder in office

Job Description

Job DescriptionBenefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement

Certified Medical Coder


Neville Foot and Ankle Center
On-site position not remote


Job Summary


Neville Foot and Ankle Center is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Certified Medical Coder to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in medical coding, billing, and documentation, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in all medical record processes. This role plays a key part in maintaining compliant and timely coding practices that support accurate billing and quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent
  
  
• Required: CPC certification (AAPC) or CCS (AHIMA) with 3 years of experience
  
  
• Preferred: Experience with EClinicalWorks
  
  
• In-depth knowledge of CPT, ICD-10 codes, Medicare, and commercial billing guidelines
  
  
• Proficient in reading and interpreting Explanations of Benefits (EOBs)
  
  
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
  
  
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to multitask and meet deadlines
  
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with emphasis on Excel (intermediate to advanced)
  
  
• Working knowledge of Federal, State, and HIPAA privacy regulations
  
  
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
  
  
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Flexibility
  
  

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret physician documentation to assign appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes
  
  
• Verify patient charges and ensure coding accuracy for billing completion
  
  
• Identify principal and secondary diagnoses and procedures from electronic medical records
  
  
• Utilize coding tools and reference materials (ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT) to assign codes
  
  
• Query providers for clarification when documentation is incomplete or unclear
  
  
• Collaborate with billing specialists to resolve coding-related issues and denials
  
  
• Apply coding guidelines per LCD, NCD, and CCI requirements
  
  
• Review and audit charts for completeness and compliance
  
  
• Participate in ongoing education and maintain certification
  
  
• Maintain coding production rate 90% and accuracy rate 90%
  
  
• Provide coding assistance for quality reporting and research projects
  
  
• Perform other related duties as assigned
  
  

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation after a year of employment