Certified Medical Coder
At Zotec Partners, our People make it happen.
Transforming the healthcare industry isn’t easy. But when you build a team like the one we have, that goal can become a reality. Our accomplishments can’t happen without our extraordinary people – the men and women across the country who make up our diverse Zotec family and help make this company a best place to work.
Over 25 years ago, we started Zotec with a clear vision, to partner with physicians to simplify the business of healthcare. Today we are more than 900 employees strong and we continue to use our incredible talent and energy to bring that vision to life. We are a team of Innovators, Collaborators and Doers.
We’re seeking a Certified Medical Coder to join us. This is a remote position.
What you'll do:
- Assign accurate ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, and modifier codes based on medical documentation
- Ensure compliance with CMS, payer-specific, and regulatory coding guidelines
- Review provider documentation for completeness and query providers when clarification is needed
- Maintain productivity and quality standards
- Conduct internal coding audits (retrospective and/or concurrent)
- Track audit findings and support quality improvement initiatives
- Investigate/resolve coding related issues
- Review and resolve coding related denials and rejections
- Support appeal processes with coding validation and documentation review
- Collaborate with internal teams to improve first-pass resolution rates
- Current Certification – AHIMA or AAPC
- Completed ICD10 Certification/Training, preferred
- 2+ years of experience coding Primary Care or Urgent Care coding reports
- Experience working coding denials
- Ability to work on internet-based coding programs
- Thorough knowledge of medical office operations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Work, Outlook and Excel
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Capable of prioritizing workflow and able to ensure deadlines are met
- High school diploma or equivalent