Certified Medical Coders

Certified Medical Coders review clinical documentation and assign appropriate medical codes according to applicable coding guidelines and requirements.

• Review medical documentation

• Assign appropriate ICD-10-CM codes

• Assign CPT and HCPCS codes as applicable

• Verify coding accuracy

• Identify documentation discrepancies

• Review charts for completeness

• Support coding audits

• Maintain coding quality and compliance

• Follow applicable coding guidelines

• Medical coding education or training

• Current medical coding certification preferred or required depending on the position

• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM

• Knowledge of CPT and HCPCS

• Strong understanding of medical terminology and anatomy

• Excellent attention to detail

• Strong analytical skills

• Knowledge of coding guidelines and compliance requirements

Experience with:

• EHR/EMR systems

• Coding software

• Encoder systems

• Practice management systems

• Microsoft Office

• Google Workspace

• Online coding references

To support reliable remote work and client requirements, applicants should have access to the following:

Computer

• Laptop, desktop, or MacBook

• Processor: Intel Core i5 or equivalent, minimum

• Windows: Windows 11 or later

• macOS: macOS Ventura or later

• Memory: Minimum 8 GB RAM

• Storage: Minimum 256 GB

Internet

Primary Internet: Minimum 50 Mbps

Backup Internet: Minimum 25 Mbps

Applicants should have a reliable backup internet connection that can be used if the primary connection becomes unavailable.

Power Backup

A reliable power backup solution is required to help maintain work continuity during power interruptions.

Examples may include:

• UPS

• Power station

• Battery backup

• Other reliable backup power solution

Recommended Equipment

Depending on the position and client requirements:

• Noise-canceling headset (Wired USB Preferred)

• Webcam

• External monitor

• Surge protector

• Dedicated workspace