Certified Medical Coder

Physicians Primary Care•Fort Myers, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Physicians’ Primary Care of Southwest Florida is seeking an in-house HCC Risk Adjustment Coder for their Compliance and Coding department located in Fort Myers. This is not a remote coding position and requires residency in Lee County, Florida. The schedule is Monday through Friday, Day Shift. The ideal candidate is a coding enthusiast who enjoys solving documentation puzzles and ensuring medical services are accurately translated into codes. This role is crucial for bridging the gap between clinical care and reimbursement by ensuring medical records are coded correctly and claims are submitted cleanly.

Requirements

Certification such as Certified Professional Coder (CPC or CPC-A)
Strong knowledge of ICD-10 CM, CPT and HCPCS coding guidelines
Attention to detail and strong analytical skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating with providers and billing staff
Experience with electronic health records
Must reside in Lee County Florida

Responsibilities

Review provider documentation and assign accurate ICD-10 CM, CPT and HCPCS codes
Ensure coding aligns with payer guidelines and documentation standards
Identify chronic conditions via HCC Risk Adjustment coding
Identify documentation gaps and communicate with providers when clarification is needed
Support clean claims and assist with resolving coding-related denials
Stay current on coding updates and payer policy changes
Maintain compliance with privacy and security regulations including HIPAA