Certified Professional Coder

Education: Requires a high school diploma or GED; current CPC certification required

Prior medical coding experience required; must be familiar with correct billing techniques, CPT, ICD-9, ICD-10 coding, electronic medical records and strong knowledge of medical terminology.

• Extensive knowledge of coding in-office and surgical procedures and applicable modifiers
• Advanced knowledge of ICD-9-CM & CPT-4 coding conventions
• Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology
• Knowledge of EMR systems and Microsoft software applications
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Data entry skills and ability to type 50+ wpm
• Proficient in using 10 key and doing basic arithmetic
• Ability to maintain patient confidentially and comply with HIPAA guidelines
• Time management skills and ability to work efficiently to complete tasks
• Excellence in customer service

Working conditions

• Must be able to work as scheduled – typically from 8:00 – 5:00 M-F
• Must be able to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to bend, stoop and stretch
• Must be able to lift and move boxes and other items weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate office equipment