Certified Medical Coder

To support clinical documentation efforts, the full-time Certified Medical Coder will assign appropriate codes for diagnoses and procedures based on physician and nursing documentation, ensuring optimal reimbursement and data accuracy in a remote environment. Key responsibilities Assigns codes for all diagnoses and procedures according to current coding methodologies, including ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT-4/HCPCS Abstracts data for input into the Medical Center's computerized database Converts patient encounters into appropriate DRG, ASC, APG, and APC assignments for accurate reimbursement submissions Required qualifications Associate's Degree in Health Information, Medical Records, Medical Coding, or a similar program, or equivalent education and experience Current certification as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist-Professional (CCS-P), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or Certified Professional Coder-Hospital Outpatient (CPC-H) At least 12 months of full-time coding experience in an acute care facility In-depth knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT-4 coding conventions, and various DRG systems Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations