Certified Medical Coder in office

Neville Foot and Ankle Centers

Certified Medical Coder in office

The Woodlands, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Bonus based on performance

    Company parties

    Employee discounts

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Certified Medical Coder

    Neville Foot and Ankle Center 📍 On-site position – not remote

    Job Summary

    Neville Foot and Ankle Center is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Certified Medical Coder to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in medical coding, billing, and documentation, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in all medical record processes. This role plays a key part in maintaining compliant and timely coding practices that support accurate billing and quality patient care.

    Qualifications

    Required: High school diploma or equivalent

    Required: CPC certification (AAPC) or CCS (AHIMA) with 3 years of experience

    Preferred: Experience with EClinicalWorks

    In-depth knowledge of CPT, ICD-10 codes, Medicare, and commercial billing guidelines

    Proficient in reading and interpreting Explanations of Benefits (EOBs)

    Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities

    Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to multitask and meet deadlines

    Proficient in Microsoft Office, with emphasis on Excel (intermediate to advanced)

    Working knowledge of Federal, State, and HIPAA privacy regulations

    Effective verbal and written communication skills

    Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

    Flexibility

    Responsibilities

    Review and interpret physician documentation to assign appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes

    Verify patient charges and ensure coding accuracy for billing completion

    Identify principal and secondary diagnoses and procedures from electronic medical records

    Utilize coding tools and reference materials (ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT) to assign codes

    Query providers for clarification when documentation is incomplete or unclear

    Collaborate with billing specialists to resolve coding-related issues and denials

    Apply coding guidelines per LCD, NCD, and CCI requirements

    Review and audit charts for completeness and compliance

    Participate in ongoing education and maintain certification

    Maintain coding production rate ≥ 90% and accuracy rate ≥ 90%

    Provide coding assistance for quality reporting and research projects

    Perform other related duties as assigned

    Benefits

    Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

    Paid Vacation after a year of employment