Certified Medical Coder VTech Solution Inc Torrance, CA Job Details Full-time | Contract $30 - $32 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Referral program Qualifications Anatomy knowledge Medical coding HIPAA Certified Professional Coder Attention to detail Medical terminology

Full Job Description Job Details:

Title:

Certified Medical Coder Facility:

Torrance, CA 90505

Shift:

M-F 8:30-5

PM Guaranteed Hours:

40

Weeks Contract:

13 weeks with possible extension

Payrate:

$30 - $32/hr on W2 without benefits

Requirement:

2 years of experience Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification

Summary:

A Certified Professional Coder (CPC) translates patient diagnoses, medical services, and procedures into standardized alphanumeric codes for healthcare billing, compliance, and records.

Core Responsibilities Review Medical Documentation:

Read physician notes, operative reports, and patient charts for verification and coding accuracy.

Assign Standardized Codes:

Apply ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II code sets accurately.

Support Medical Billing:

Process and verify claims so healthcare providers receive proper reimbursement from insurance payers.

Ensure Regulatory Compliance:

Follow healthcare laws, payer guidelines, and privacy standards like HIPAA to prevent fraud and abuse. Participate in internal chart audits.

Resolve Claim Denials:

Investigate rejected claims, correct mismatched codes, and communicate with providers or billing teams to fix errors.

Provider Communication:

Query physicians and healthcare staff to clarify missing, incomplete, or ambiguous documentation.

Coding Education:

Keep up-to-date with annual code set updates and regulatory changes.

Key Skills and Qualifications Clinical Knowledge:

Strong grasp of medical terminology, human anatomy, and physiology. Attention to

Detail:

Meticulous precision to prevent costly billing errors or claim rejections.

Technical Proficiency:

Comfort with Electronic Health Records (EHR) and coding encoder software.

Communication:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Credentialing:

Holding a valid CPC certification from AAPC.

Pay:

$30.00 - $32.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Referral program

Experience:

Medical coding: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Certified Professional Coder (Required)

Work Location:

In person