Medical Coder

Professional Production Coder

This department at Elliot Hospital is responsible for the medical coding of our hospital and professional providers. We take pride in our work and observe best practices to ensure accurate, optimal coding. If you are a credentialed coder with strong coding skills, can work in a dynamic and changing environment, and are seeking a change, please consider coding with our great team.

The professional production coder is responsible for accurately assigning CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 codes to professional services in accordance with current coding guidelines, payer requirements, and regulatory requirements. This role supports the integrity of clinical documentation and ensures timely, compliant coding to facilitate optimal reimbursement and minimize denials. The professional production coder collaborates with providers and coding leadership to resolve coding discrepancies, contribute to quality improvement efforts, and uphold organizational goals related to revenue cycle performance and compliance.

Accurately assign CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 codes to professional services in accordance with current coding guidelines, payer policies, and regulatory requirements.

Interprets office, operative, and procedure notes and assigns codes and modifiers for compliance and optimal reimbursement.

Acts as a liaison and coding expert to ancillary departments, administration, and physicians by answering questions and providing support as issues arise.

Ensure compliance with all applicable coding standards, organizational protocols, and documentation regulations.

Maintain a minimum of 95% coding accuracy rate through consistent quality assurance and participation in internal and external audits.

High school diploma or GED required.

2+ years of coding experience required.

AAPC coding certifications AHIMA or AAPC required.

Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees.

Short term, long term disability, accident insurance, & life insurance.

Tuition reimbursement.

Referral bonuses.

Accrued earned time for full-time & part-time employees.

403b retirement plans, with generous employer contributions.

And more!