Medical Coder

Job Title: Medical Coder (Junior Level)

Location: Downtown Indianapolis, IN (Local candidates strongly preferred; occasional onsite presence required)

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented Junior Medical Coder to support a healthcare client engagement. You will be responsible for reviewing clinical documentation, assigning accurate medical codes, and ensuring compliance with payer and regulatory guidelines to support clean and timely billing operations.

Key Responsibilities

·         Review and analyze clinical documentation to assign appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes

·         Ensure all coding is compliant with CMS, payer-specific, and internal guidelines

·         Identify and resolve coding discrepancies and documentation gaps in collaboration with clinical staff

·         Support the revenue cycle team in maintaining accurate and timely billing submissions

·         Stay current with coding updates, regulatory changes, and payer policy revisions

Requirements

Required Qualifications

·         CPC, CCS, or equivalent medical coding certification (AAPC or AHIMA)

·         1–3 years of hands-on coding experience (inpatient and/or outpatient)

·         Proficiency in ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II code sets

·         Strong understanding of payer billing requirements and compliance standards

·         High attention to detail and ability to work independently

Preferred Qualifications

·         Experience coding in hospital, physician group, or health system settings

·         Familiarity with EMR/EHR platforms (Epic, Cerner, or similar)

·         Knowledge of RAC audit processes or clinical documentation improvement (CDI)

Travel Requirement:No regular travel is expected. Occasional onsite presence for audits or key meetings; pre-approved with expenses covered.