Medical Coding Specialist

Summary

Join iMedX as a Medical Coding Specialist! This role involves abstracting clinical information from health records and assigning accurate ICD-10-CM and CPT codes. You will be responsible for meeting iMedX coding quality standards, adhering to coding compliance requirements, and maintaining patient confidentiality. The position requires a minimum of three years of coding experience and a formal coding program completion. A Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certification is preferred. This is a home-based position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Completion of a formal coding program
• Minimum of three years’ coding work experience encompassing a working knowledge of the ICD and CPT coding systems; medical terminology; anatomy and physiology; and health record content
• Exhibits a sense of urgency towards work, possesses intermediate level computer skills, attention to detail, excellent customer service and written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Abstracts relevant clinical information from the health records
• Identifies the first-listed and secondary diagnoses based on the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting (OGCR). and assigns ICD-10-CM codes appropriately
• Assigns CPT codes to the procedures
• Meets or exceeds the iMedX coding quality standards
• Understands and adheres to all requirements related to coding compliance
• Performs coding in an efficient and productive manner utilizing good time management and professional work habits. Meets productivity standards for position
• Refers coding questions to the Coding Manager in a timely manner for feedback and coding guideline development
• Continually enhances coding skills. Participates in team meetings and educational conferences to ensure coding practice remains current
• Maintains confidentiality and safeguards the privacy of protected health information (PHI)
• Promotes the Company’s values
• Performs other job related duties as may be assigned or required

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or other AHIMA or AAPC approved coding credential