South Central Regional Medical Center
Location
Laurel, Mississippi
The Certified Medical Coder is responsible for accurately assigning ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for professional services, ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting revenue capture. Essential duties include reviewing medical documentation, collaborating with providers, conducting audits, and resolving coding-related denials.
A minimum of one year of experience in clinic or professional coding is required, along with proficiency in ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems. Candidates must possess strong analytical and communication skills, knowledge of medical terminology, and familiarity with EHR systems.
Full time/Prn: Onsite; full time
Certified Medical Coder responsible for accurately assigning ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for clinic/professional services, ensuring compliance, supporting revenue capture, and maintaining documentation integrity.
Essential duties & responsibilities
Review and analyze medical records and documentation; assign correct ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS codes; ensure regulatory compliance; collaborate with providers; conduct coding audits; provide coding guidance; stay current on coding regulations; resolve coding-related denials; maintain confidentiality.
Minimum 1 year clinic/professional coding experience; proficiency in ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS; strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology; strong analytical and communication skills; ability to work independently; familiarity with EHR systems and coding software.
CPC or related certification; experience with coding audits and compliance; knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, payer regulations; experience in clinic or professional billing processes.
Primarily seated in a front desk/reception area; occasional lifting up to 15 lbs; frequent interaction with patients, staff, and providers.