Professional Coder, Per Diem – Day

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Job Description:

  • Accurately reviews and assigns Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS), and ICD-10-CM codes for professional claims
  • Applies official coding conventions and rules established by the American Medical Association (AMA) and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
  • Reviews procedure documentation for accurate assignment of ICD-10-CM diagnosis and CPT-4 codes
  • Ensures appropriate coding of evaluation and management services
  • Collaborates with billing, charge review, and revenue integrity teams to prevent recurring issues

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Certified Professional Coder-Apprentice (CPC-A), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician (CCS-P) certification required
  • Associate's degree in health information management preferred
  • Two years' experience in physician coding role preferred
  • ICD-10-CM, CPT-4 and HCPCS coding experience preferred
  • One year surgical coding experience preferred
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong knowledge of surgical coding guidelines
  • Knowledge of pathophysiology and disease processes
  • Proficient with Microsoft applications to include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology, or Pathophysiology knowledge

Benefits:

  • Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
  • Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
  • Sick Time Off
  • Employee Assistance Program
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