Certified Coder

Indiana Internal Medicine Consultants, LLC • Greenwood, IN

85d • $21 - $29

About The Position

The Certified Coder evaluates medical records and charge tickets to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with the International Classification of Diseases Manual - Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM), and the American Medical Association's Current Procedural Terminology manual (CPT). The main duty is assigning codes to medical procedures and diagnoses, while also ensuring that codes are assigned correctly and sequenced appropriately as per government and insurance regulations. The position requires constant review and compliance with medical coding guidelines and policies, as well as verification and accuracy of patients’ charts and documents.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Possession of a current Accredited Certified Coding Certificate.
• Two years of experience in medical record coding or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding guidelines.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and Medicare reimbursement guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assign codes to medical procedures and diagnoses.
• Ensure codes are assigned correctly and sequenced appropriately.
• Review and comply with medical coding guidelines and policies.
• Receive and review patients’ charts and documents for verification and accuracy.
• Follow up and clarify any unclear information with staff members.
• Implement strategic procedures and evaluation methods for correct results.
• Analyze and identify medical procedures, diagnoses, or events leading to negligence.
• Conduct medical record audits when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Hourly Range: $21.00 - $29.00 (based on experience)
• Medical benefits including vision and dental (dependent upon job status)
• 401k profit sharing plan eligible after one year and 1,000 hours
• Paid holiday, vacation, and personal leave

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees