Offer summary

Qualifications:

Minimum of five years of experience in ICD-9/ICD-10 coding and medical record abstraction., Proficiency in ICD-9 for retrospective audits; ICD-10 knowledge is a plus., Extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease pathology, and medical terminology., Relevant certifications such as RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CPC are required..

Key responsibilities:

Analyze protected health information according to CMS project rules.

Participate in the medical records intake process.

Assign ICD-9/10 codes following AMA guidelines.

Discuss project discrepancies with team leads.

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Medical Coder with experience analyzing medical records. This remote position involves reviewing health information, validating code sets submitted by hospitals and physicians for audits, and maintaining strict confidentiality of protected health information. The role requires independent work, sound judgment, and proficiency with medical coding, abstracting, and auditing.

Candidates will be hired as remote employees, with 40 hours per week and flexible scheduling. This is expected to be a 9 month contract.

About CWS: At Cogent Workforce Solutions (CWS Health) , we specialize in healthcare staffing across a wide range of roles—from clinical professionals and telehealth specialists to healthcare IT experts. Our goal is simple: connect skilled professionals with opportunities that contribute to better care and stronger healthcare systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Analyze protected health information according to CMS project rules.
Participate in the intake process of medical records.
Assign ICD-9/10-CM codes following AMA guidelines (proficiency in ICD-9 for retrospective audits is essential, ICD-10 is a plus).
Discuss project discrepancies with Team Leads.
Maintain coding credentials and continuing education.
Possess and apply a comprehensive understanding of coding rules, changes, and guidelines as defined by the AMA.

Qualifications:

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in abstracting and ICD-9/ICD-10 coding for general acute hospital (inpatient and outpatient) and physician medical records, applying official coding guidelines and clinics.
Experience in abstracting ICD-9/ICD-10 in a blended HCC model.
Extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease pathology, and medical terminology.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for interaction with internal employees, clients, and customers.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise professional judgment in accordance with the AHIMA Code of Ethics.
Successful completion of an online administered coder assessment is required.