Medical Coder

Job Description

Job Description

Temp, until October
Pay: $25-32/hour

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts
Can be flexible on schedule ex. 8AM-4PM, 9AM-5PM, 7AM-3PM

Requirements: 

• 2+ years of coding experience using ICD-10 or equivalent
• CCS, CCS-P, or CPC certification is required
• High school diploma or GED is required, Associates Degree is preferred
• Family medicine experience is preferred but not required (will not consider dental)

Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate coding of diagnostic, procedural, and surgical information that supports proper reimbursement from Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers
• Evaluate provider documentation, resolve coding denials, support education initiatives, and ensure compliance with coding standards
• Accurately code charges from provider encounter forms and operative reports using ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes
• Enter charges from all sites in the CGM billing system and verify EMR data
• Evaluate provider documentation to ensure correct diagnoses, procedures, and E/M levels are assigned
• Review coding denials and submit appeals as needed
• Assist with resolving reimbursement issues related to coding accuracy
• Provide feedback to physicians and support coding education for staff and residents
• Answer patient and insurance inquiries as needed
• Participate in meetings, committees, and process improvement initiatives

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