Certified Coder I

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Coder I to assign codes to diagnoses and procedures remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Assign codes to diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4
• Research medical necessity needs as required
• Maintain knowledge of Medicare Local Medical Review Policy (LMRPs)

Required Qualifications, Training, and Education

• High School Diploma or GED with coursework in Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, or related fields
• Less than one year of outpatient coding experience
• Preferred Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management/Medical Record Administration
• Preferred three to five years of coding experience in a large acute care teaching facility
• Preferred certifications such as CCA or CPC, or RHIT/RHIA