Medical Coder

Job Description

Job Description

The Robert Half Healthcare Practice is working with a healthcare organization to add a Medical Coder to their team. This is a fully remote position aside from an 8 week onsite training. This candidate will be an excellent communicator and a strong attention to detail.

Hours : Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

Responsibilities for the position include the following :

• Assign codes : Accurately assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS II codes.
• Review documentation : Verify medical record documentation supports coding.
• Ensure compliance : Adhere to all coding guidelines and regulations (e.g., CMS, HIPAA).
• Optimize reimbursement : Apply coding knowledge for ethical reimbursement.
• Support billing : Help resolve coding-related claim denials.
• Participate in audits : Engage in internal and external coding audits.
• Maintain data : Ensure accurate entry of coded information into systems.
• Uphold confidentiality : Protect patient information per HIPAA.
• High school diploma or GED required (specialty training beyond high school preferred)
• 1-2 years of related experience
• 2-4 years actual experience preferred
• Certified Professional Coder certification OR Certified Coding Specialist Physician-based certification preferred
• Software : Athena (preferred but not required)