Certified Medical Coder

Main Job Functions

• Code outpatient and inpatient services for clinic providers in compliance with CPT and ICD-10-CM guidelines, impacting clinic bottom line.
• Work system claims scrubber errors, independently making decisions to correct identified errors before submission of claim.
• Absorb questions and provide information to assist nursing, ancillary, and business office staff in correct coding and billing procedures.
• Participate in educational activities and audits.
• Aid the insurance department in the correction of insurance denials utilizing resources available from Medicare and other resources as provided by the clinic.

Benefits Package

• Single or Family Health Insurance with discounted premium rates for wellness program participation.
• 401k with immediate matching (50% on the dollar up to 7% of pay + additional annual Profit Sharing
• Flexible Paid Time Off Program (24 days off/year)
• Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Life insurance, Long Term Disability Coverage, Short Term Disability Coverage, Dental Insurance, etc.

Knowledge & Skills

• Experience: Medical Coding training background required. Three years to five years of experience preferred. New graduates welcome to apply!
• Education: Two-year college degree. Certification in one of the following: RHIT, RHIA, CPC, CCA, or CCS must be obtained within one year of hire.
• Interpersonal Skills: A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact. Work involves extensive personal contact with others and/or is usually of a personal or sensitive nature. Work may involve motivating or influencing others. Outside contacts become important and fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals) becomes necessary.
• Other Skills: CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM coding. Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel. Effective verbal and written communication skills, comfortable with public speaking.