Full Time Ophthalmology Medical Coder

IKS Health

. Provide coding and abstracting services for physician and facility medical records .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $28 - $32 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in medical coding and abstracting, particularly in Ophthalmology, utilizing ICD-10-CM, CPS, and CPT coding systems. Maintains high coding accuracy and compliance with federal and state regulations while effectively communicating with healthcare professionals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

CPC CertificationICD-10-CM CodingCPT CodingEpic with 3M ExperienceProfee and Facility Ophthalmology Coding

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Hard Skills

ICD-10-CM CodingCPT CodingCPS CodingProfee-PB CodingFacility-HB CodingMedical TerminologyAnatomy KnowledgePhysiology KnowledgeAttention to DetailCoding Accuracy

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationTeam CollaborationProfessionalism

Tools & Technologies

Epic3MMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Outlook

Certifications & Qualifications

CPCCOCCICCCACCSCCS-PRHITRHIA

Industry Keywords

Medical CodingHealth Information ManagementReimbursement SystemsFederal RegulationsState RegulationsPayor-Specific PoliciesCoding GuidelinesDocumentation ComplianceCoding Proficiency TestOphthalmology

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide coding and abstracting services for physician and facility medical records
Use ICD-10-CM, CPS, and CPT coding systems to assign diagnostic and procedural codes after reviewing medical records
Identify pertinent diagnoses and procedures related to patient encounters
Select principal diagnoses and procedures and assign other diagnoses and procedures using UHDDS definitions
Ensure appropriate DRG assignment
Abstract information from medical records according to client guidelines
Meet productivity and quality performance requirements
Enter coded charts in real time throughout scheduled shifts
Request physician clarification for ambiguous or conflicting documentation
Participate in team meetings and required training
Train or shadow other coders when requested
Work flexibly across multiple clients to meet required classification hours
Participate in Coding Roundtables by presenting coding and Health Information Management materials, articles, and current issues
Maintain current knowledge of Coding Clinic, CPT Assistant, and Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
Complete assigned education modules
Maintain effective and professional communication and contribute to a positive company image

Requirements

What you’ll need

CPC, COC, CIC, CCA, CCS, CCS-P, RHIT or RHIA credential required
Minimum 3 years of related coding experience
Minimum 3 years coding Profee and Facility Ophthalmology charts
Ability to code Clinic E&M, diagnosis codes, and CPTs
Experience coding both Profee-PB and Facility-HB Ophthalmology charts
Epic with 3M, 360 experience required
Understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, surgical technology, pharmacology, and disease processes
Extensive knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPS, and CPT coding principles and guidelines
Knowledge of reimbursement systems and federal, state, and payor-specific regulations and policies pertaining to documentation, coding, and billing
Must pass a coding proficiency test
Strong verbal and written communication skills
High level of coding accuracy and attention to detail
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Ability to keep coding credentials up to date and active
Remote working environment with extended periods of computer-based work

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare
401k
Paid time off
Competitive benefits package for eligible full-time employees