Senior Medical Coder

Metro Vein Centers•Detroit, MI

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Medical Coder – Production, Training & Quality is a highly experienced coding professional responsible for performing accurate, compliant production coding while serving as a key resource for new coder onboarding, training, auditing, and ongoing coaching. This role helps ensure coding quality, consistency, productivity, and compliance across the department. The position serves as a subject matter expert and escalation resource for complex coding questions and works closely with Coding Leadership to identify coding trends, address performance gaps, strengthen documentation practices, and implement standardized coding processes. The Senior Coder will play a critical role in developing new coders from onboarding through independent production while maintaining their own production responsibilities. This is a hands-on senior-level coding role focused on production excellence, coder development, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and healthcare CMS/payer specific documentation requirements
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in coding and documentation
Demonstrated computer literacy and ability to efficiently navigate Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems
Experience mentoring, training, onboarding, auditing, or providing quality feedback to other coders
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify coding discrepancies and documentation deficiencies
Ability to work independently, unsupervised, and manage time appropriately
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or equivalent certification required
Minimum of four years of medical coding experience (multispecialty or vascular coding preferred)
Successfully complete and pass a coding assessment
Previous experience with GE Centricity/Athena EMR preferred

Responsibilities

Review patient records and accurately assign appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for diagnoses, procedures, and treatments
Collaborate with healthcare providers to clarify information and ensure complete and accurate documentation for coding
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of coding standards, medical terminology, relevant regulatory requirements, and internal MVC policies
Responsible for reviewing and updating MVC code set with off-cycle and annual ICD10/HCPCS/CPT updates
Serve as a subject matter expert and day-to-day resource for production coders
Serve as a primary coding resource for new coder onboarding and training
Develop and deliver structured training related to coding workflows, specialty-specific coding requirements, documentation standards, payer requirements, and departmental processes
Provide hands-on instruction and case-based education during the new coder training period
Review new coder work and provide timely, constructive feedback to reinforce correct coding practices
Monitor new coder progress and communicate training needs, performance concerns, and readiness for independent production
Help identify recurring knowledge gaps and recommend additional education or training
Support ongoing education for the coding team as coding guidelines, payer requirements, workflows, and organizational processes change
Identify opportunities to improve coding workflows, standardization, productivity, and quality.
Ensure all coding processes align with regulatory standards, including HIPAA, payer requirements, and company policies
Perform additional duties and/or projects as assigned by coding leadership to support the MVC coding team’s operations