Certified Coding Specialist or Certified Professional Coder

Codes, abstracts and analyzes inpatient and/or outpatient medical records using International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision (ICD-9) for CMS risk adjustment purposes.

Codes, abstracts and analyzes inpatient and/or outpatient medical records using International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision (ICD-9). Always coding to the highest level of specificity

Follows the Official ICD-9 guidelines for Coding and Reporting and has a complete understanding of these guidelines

Follows CMS risk adjustment guidelines and has a complete understanding of these guidelines

Understands the impact of ICD-9 codes on the CMS HCC risk adjustment model

Ability to meet productivity and accuracy standards

Ability to defend coding decisions to both internal and external audits

A High School or GED Required

2+ years of experience in professional coding experience either in a hospital or physician setting

Knowledge of medical terminology and/or experience with CPT and ICD-9 coding

Ability to work independently

Other Working knowledge of CMS risk adjustment model Intermediate

Hours for this Position:

• Monday-Friday 8:00am am-5:00pm 

Advantages of this Opportunity:

• Competitive salary

• Excellent Medical benefits Offered, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, and PTO

• Growth potential

• Fun and positive work environment