Medical Coder - Multi Specialty

Senior Medical Coder

As part of our healthcare coding team, you will ensure compliant coding practices to support optimal reimbursement and reduce audit risks. You will also act as a knowledge resource for junior coders and support quality improvement initiatives.

Role & responsibilities:

• Review and analyze clinical documentation for accuracy and completeness.
  
• Assign appropriate

  ICD-10-CM

  ,

  CPT

  , and

  HCPCS Level II

  codes for diagnoses, procedures, and services across multiple specialties.
• Ensure compliance with

  federal, state, and payer-specific regulations

  .
• Work collaboratively with providers and clinical staff for documentation improvement and coding clarifications.
  
• Perform

  quality assurance reviews

  of coded data and support internal and external audits.
• Provide

  mentoring/guidance

  to junior coders when required.
• Stay updated on changes in coding guidelines, payer rules, and industry standards.
  
• Meet daily/weekly productivity and accuracy standards.

Preferred candidate profile

• Certification from AAPC or AHIMA (e.g.,

  CPC

  ,

  CPC-H

  ,

  CCS

  , or

  CCS-P

  )

  mandatory

  .

• 35 years

  of hands-on coding experience in a

  multispecialty outpatient/inpatient

  setting.
• Proficiency in coding for

  Optometry, Podiatry, Chiropractic, Dermatology, and General Medicine

  .
• In-depth understanding of

  medical terminology

  ,

  anatomy & physiology

  , and

  healthcare reimbursement

  .
• Familiarity with

  EMR/EHR systems

  (e.g., Epic, Cerner, eClinicalWorks, or similar).
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with

  denial management

  and

  claim resubmission

  .
• Prior experience with

  risk adjustment coding

  or

  HCC coding

  is a plus.
• Knowledge of

  HIPAA

  ,

  CMS

  , and payer-specific guidelines.
• Ability to handle

  high-volume

  coding while maintaining quality standards.