About the role
About Us
At Alteva RCM, we're dedicated to helping healthcare providers thrive through expert revenue cycle management, strategic insight, and innovative solutions. We're always looking for passionate, driven professionals who want to make a meaningful impact, grow their careers, and be part of a collaborative team committed to excellence.
Position Summary
The Professional Coder is responsible for accurately reviewing clinical documentation and assigning diagnosis codes, CPT codes, and other required codes for professional services across assigned specialties. This role applies official coding guidelines, regulatory requirements, and payer-specific rules to ensure accurate code selection, clean claim submission, and timely reimbursement. By ensuring coding accuracy and compliance, the Professional Coder plays a critical role in optimizing revenue cycle performance, reducing claim denials and audit risk, supporting regulatory compliance, and contributing to the organization's overall financial health and operational success.
Key Responsibilities
Coding Production & Accuracy
Review clinical documentation and accurately assign diagnosis and procedure codes for professional services in accordance with official coding guidance and payer requirements
Code assigned tickets accurately and in a timely manner to support clean claim submission and maximize appropriate reimbursement
Independently research and resolve coding scenarios, including payer-specific edits and documentation questions, using available resources and tools
Meet daily productivity targets and maintain consistent coding quality
Communication & Escalation Management
Communicate coding and documentation issues, trends, and potential risks to the Lead Medical Coder and/or Medical Coding Manager
Escalate complex scenarios or unclear documentation through established workflows to support timely resolution
Compliance, Confidentiality & Continuous Learning
Maintain current knowledge of coding guidelines and payer policies; maintain required credentials in good standing
Participate in department meetings and ongoing education; demonstrate flexibility to expand coding skills into additional specialties as business needs evolve
Perform other duties as assigned by leadership
Performance Metrics
Complete coding for all cases assigned within a 48 hour period
Daily productivity output against established targets
Individual coding accuracy rate (target: 95%+)
Escalation timeliness and documentation quality
Credential maintenance and continuing education compliance
Qualifications
Successful completion of an AHIMA or AAPC-approved coding program with an active credential in good standing (e.g., CPC, CCS); CPC preferred
Minimum of 3 years of recent hands-on physician/professional services coding experience across one or more specialties
Proficient knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, CPT, ICD-10-CM, modifiers, disease processes, and applicable Medicare/Medicaid policies for professional services
High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with reporting and data analysis tools preferred
Proven ability to multi-task, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Experience coding professional services across multiple specialties and service lines (e.g., surgical, anesthesia, E/M) preferred
Experience using encoder tools and working within queue-based workflow systems to manage volume and turnaround time preferred
Prior participation in coding audits, denial prevention initiatives, or documentation improvement efforts preferred
Additional Qualifications
In-depth knowledge of HIPAA regulations and healthcare privacy laws; maintains strict compliance at all times.
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-oriented environment
Demonstrated problem-solving skills with a proactive and solution-driven approach
Pay Range
$60,000—$80,000 USD
Benefits
Alteva RCM offers our employees a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, employee assistance plan, paid family leave, short-term disability and life insurance. We also provide a 401(k) plan with employer match, flexible spending accounts, employee discount program and an employee referral program.
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