Coding Technician

About the role

The Coding Technician is responsible for accurate coding, account billing, and posting of clinic, hospital, and nursing home charges for all physicians on a daily basis. This role reviews medical records for completeness, assigns appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes, enters coded data into electronic systems, resolves coding-related claim denials, and provides guidance to clinical staff on coding practices. The Coding Technician supports compliant billing, optimal reimbursement, and overall revenue cycle efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Reviews medical records for completeness
• Sets appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes
• Enters coded data into electronic systems
• Resolves coding-related claim denials
• Provides guidance to clinical staff on coding practices
• Supports compliant billing, optimal reimbursement, and overall revenue cycle efficiency

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to use coding software and EHR systems
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations
• Attention to detail and accuracy

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications: High school diploma or GED.
• Preferred Qualifications: Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or equivalent certification; previous experience in medical coding or healthcare revenue cycle; experience coding for outpatient clinics, physician services, or multi-specialty practices; familiarity with Epic or other electronic health record systems; Associate’s degree or higher in Health Information Management or related field.

Skills

• Medical Terminology
• Anatomy and Physiology
• ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Coding Systems
• Computer Proficiency
• Strong Analytical, Organizational, and Problem-Solving Skills
• Confidentiality and HIPAA Compliance
• Attention to Detail and Accuracy

Pay

This job will be authorized 80.00 hours bi-weekly.