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.