Specialist Coder II IMC

Infirmary Health • Mobile, AL

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About The Position

The Specialist Coder II IMC assigns and sequences diagnostic, procedural, and Evaluation and Management (E/M) codes to accurately reflect each patient’s episode of care. The role reviews and validates E/M services in accordance with regulatory guidelines, industry best practices, and Infirmary Health policies and procedures. It identifies documentation deficiencies and opportunities for clarification to support accurate coding and reimbursement. The position may also perform coding reviews, validations, and edits in assigned work queues.

Requirements

• Have experience working in medical coding for 3 of the most recent 5 years, including experience with E/M coding.
• Hold one of the following certifications: Certified Professional Coder (CPC or CPC-A) through AAPC; Certified Coding Specialist (CCS or CCS-P) through AHIMA; or Certified Coding Associate (CCA) through AHIMA.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Health Information Technology.
• Experience working in medical coding across multiple specialties for 5 of the most recent 7 years.
• Additional AAPC certification, such as CCVTV, CGSC, CIRCC, COSC, CEMC, or CANPC.

Responsibilities

• Assign and sequence diagnostic, procedural, and Evaluation and Management (E/M) codes to accurately reflect each patient’s episode of care.
• Review and validate E/M services according to regulatory guidelines, industry best practices, and Infirmary Health policies and procedures.
• Identify documentation deficiencies and opportunities for clarification to support accurate coding and reimbursement.
• Perform coding reviews, validations, and edits in assigned work queues as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed