Medical Coder

Description

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily 

with or without accommodation. The requirements listed below are representative, but not all inclusive, of 

the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals 

with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Abstracts and codes Ambulatory Surgery and/or Outpatient Records accurately and timely in 
• accordance with regulatory agencies and corporate guidelines/criteria.
• Ability to achieve a 95% accuracy rate as determined by an annual review of coding and/or 
• department quality review(s)
• Analyzes medical records to identify documentation deficiencies and provides feedback to 
• physicians
• Research and analyze data needed for reimbursement purposes
• Provides feedback to physicians and billing staff on updates in coding guidelines
• Serves as a subject matter expert to physicians and revenue cycle staff
• Participates in continually assessing and improving departmental performance
• Maintains an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor in accordance with Company 
• policies.
• Keeps commitments and keep direct supervisor informed of work progress, timetables, and issues.
• Maintains strict compliance with State, Federal and other regulations (e.g., OSHA, WC, HIPAA, ADA, 
• FEHA, DOL, HR policies and practices).
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED: 

• High School diploma or equivalent; 
• Minimum 2 years experience in ICD-10 and CPT4 coding of physician and outpatient records

DESIRABLE: Minimum 1 year experience coding Ophthalmology records. 

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS: 

• Required Certificated Professional Coder - CPC (AAPC); or AHIMA
• Certified Coding Specialist -Physician (CCS-P); or AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist (CCS

 KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES/TALENTS: 

• Proficient Computer Skills 
• Knowledge and experience with coding software
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written 
• Outstanding organizational skills 
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information