Senior Professional Coder

The Senior Professional Coder performs at an advanced level medical coding position and serves as an expert utilizing ICD-10 and CPT4 classification system coding to all diagnoses, treatments and procedures in all types of Hospital, Clinic and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) locations at stated minimum performance levels. In addition, the Senior Professional Coder provides coding insight and guidance to clinical staff, Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI), Professional Coder 1 and Professional Coder II positions as well as Revenue Cycle leadership. Responsibilities include assigning and sequencing ICD-10, CPT 4, HCPC and modifier codes accurately and completely. They reconcile coding edits, maintain coding quality of 95% or higher, and follow coding guidelines and legal requirements. This role also identifies documentation deficiencies, acts as a liaison for physicians and clinical staff, mentors coders, provides training, and serves as a primary contact for coding questions.