Certified Coder I

A company is looking for a Coder I to assign codes to diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4.

Key Responsibilities

Assign codes to diagnoses and procedures for various medical encounters

Research medical necessity needs as required

Maintain knowledge of Medicare Local Medical Review Policy (LMRPs)

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED with coursework in Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology

Six months of acute care hospital outpatient coding experience

Certification required by September 22, 2025 (e.g., RHIA / RHIT, CCS, CCA, CPC-H, CPC)

Preferred education includes an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management / Medical Record Administration

Experience coding emergency room and outpatient clinical records in a large acute care teaching facility is preferred