We are seeking a detail-oriented Medical Coder with a strong preference for candidates experienced in Pathology coding. The ideal candidate will accurately assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for pathology services, ensuring compliance with federal guidelines, payer rules, and internal policies. This role is essential in supporting clean claims submission, revenue integrity, and high-quality clinical documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and analyze pathology reports and related clinical documentation to assign accurate and compliant diagnosis and procedure codes.

• Apply appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II codes according to current coding guidelines.

• Ensure documentation supports all assigned codes and meets regulatory and payer-specific requirements.

• Work closely with billing teams to clarify documentation or coding questions.

• Monitor and validate coding accuracy to support claims processing and reduce denials.

• Maintain current knowledge of coding regulations, CMS updates, NCCI edits, and industry best practices.

• Participate in ongoing training and quality audits.

• Protect patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and organizational requirements.

• Strongly Preferred:

  • Pathology coding experience (surgical pathology, cytology, molecular pathology, clinical lab).

• Additional Skills:

  • Strong understanding of anatomy, medical terminology, and pathology processes.

  • High attention to detail and accuracy.

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

  • Proficiency with EHRs, laboratory information systems, and coding software.