Medical Coding Analyst (Certified)

Job Description

Job Description

CANDIDATES MUST BE LOCAL TO COLUMBUS, OH. This is NOT a remote position - must be able to report onsite.

Required: Candidates must possess an active CPC, CCS, CCS-P, RHIT, or RHIA credential and maintain active membership with AAPC or AHIMA.

This position is intended for experienced, certified medical coders with 3–4 years of professional coding experience.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Medical Coder III to support coding operations by monitoring, analyzing, and implementing accurate and compliant medical coding processes. This role serves as a technical resource for ICD, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems, supporting policy interpretation, coding accuracy, and compliance initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Candidates must be local to Columbus, OH.
• 3-4 years of recent medical coding experience
• One of the following credentials is required:
• • RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician)
  • RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator)
  • CCS (Certified Coding Specialist)
  • CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-Based)
  • CPC (Certified Professional Coder)
• Active membership and participation with a professional coding organization, such as:
• • AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders)
  • AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association)
• RHIA or RHIT degree and/or CCS, CCS-P, or CPC certification
• Strong understanding of:
• • ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding systems
  • CPT and HCPCS coding
  • Human anatomy and physiology
  • Healthcare regulations and accreditation standards
  • Claims processing and healthcare delivery systems
  • Health information systems and database management
  • Healthcare laws, regulations, and standards

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including:
• • Word
  • Excel
  • Outlook
  • Access
  • PowerPoint
• Experience with data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain accurate records and databases
• Ability to define problems, conduct research, analyze data, and draw conclusions
• Ability to draft and edit policies and procedures
• Strong project management and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience reviewing coding reports and identifying discrepancies.
• Experience supporting coding policies, procedures, or compliance initiatives.
• Experience interpreting coding guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Experience working with claims processing systems or healthcare databases.

Candidates without the required active certification and recent professional coding experience will not be considered.

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Company Description

Alpha Rae Personnel is a full-service Universal Workforce Solutions and Executive Search firm with a proven track record of success. We have over 30 years of experience placing candidates for many different kinds of positions with a wide variety of companies locally, regionally, and all over the United States. \r\n\r\nPlease contact our office to discuss how we can assist "YOU" in your employment search.