Certified Medical Coder (47163)
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Job Location:
Huntersville, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Why Join CEENTA
CEENTA is the premier eye ear nose and throat group in the Carolinas committed to exceptional patient care operational excellence and a collaborative team environment.
We are seeking a detail-oriented Certified Coder to ensure accurate medical coding support revenue integrity and serve as a trusted resource to providers and business office teams.
What You Will Do
- Work assigned coding workqueues to support timely and accurate billing.
- Assign CPT HCPCS ICD-10 and modifier codes in accordance with coding guidelines and payer requirements.
- Review clinical documentation for completeness and accuracy; identify missing or insufficient information.
- Communicate with providers and staff to clarify documentation and coding questions.
- Perform chart and provider audits on an ad-hoc basis.
- Identify and report payer-specific coding issues and trends to leadership.
- Request hospital-based notes as needed to support accurate coding.
- Support coding-related appeals and follow-up on denials.
- Serve as a coding resource for providers clinical staff and business office teams.
A Typical Day
Monitor and work coding queues review medical records assign codes respond to emails and in-basket messages contact payers regarding coding-related denials communicate with providers and perform audits as needed.
Schedule
Full-time 40 hours per week. MondayFriday with hours ranging between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Work Environment
Remote/Home Office environment. Employee must have a dedicated HIPAA-compliant workspace with high-speed internet and space for two monitors. Ability to work independently and remain productive in a remote setting is required.
Travel
Onsite to Charlotte NC offices as needed or requested
Qualifications
What Youll Bring
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of 3 years of medical experience in a physician practice or hospital setting.
- 1 year of coding experience required; 2 years preferred.
- Coding certification required (AAPC or AHIMA: CPC COC CCS-P CCS or equivalent).
- Understanding of CPT ICD-10 HCPCS and modifiers.
- Knowledge of payer medical and reimbursement policies.
- Experience in Ophthalmology and/or Otolaryngology preferred but not required.
Required Experience:
IC
