AAPC Certified Medical Coder - ICD-10 Specialist

Join a dedicated healthcare team serving the heart of the Midwest region. This role is perfect for a detail-oriented medical coder who thrives in a remote work environment and values accuracy and compliance.

General Summary

The medical coder ensures accurate billing by assigning appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II codes in accordance with American Medical Association (AMA) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines. This position involves insurance credentialing and educating providers and staff on coding and billing standards. Routine chart audits and timely documentation review are essential components of this role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II codes to finalized medical documentation to create accurate medical claims.
• Abstract relevant data from patient records to determine appropriate claim modifiers.
• Communicate with providers to clarify unclear or incomplete documentation and request necessary addendums.
• Stay current with coding guidelines from ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS Level II, AMA, CMS, and other federal, state, and local regulations.
• Adhere to ethical coding standards and corporate compliance policies.
• Monitor provider documentation for timely completion and report any delays to management.
• Maintain productivity standards and provide weekly summary reports.
• Maintain annual certification through AAPC or AHIMA and complete required continuing education units (CEUs).