Coder Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the coder position.

Previously, I was responsible for accurate and CCI compliant CPT and ICD-10 diagnosis coding of 1800-2200 cases per month of multi-specialty nature- ASC specific.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Current certification as a CPC-A or a CCA
• Experience with and knowledge of instructional notations and conventions of ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 HCPCS classification systems
• Effective communication of oral and written matter
• Thorough knowledge related to outpatient coding practices and reimbursement, and Rural Health Clinic billing
• Capable of making independent decisions
• Knowledge of medical record department functions, diagnosis related groups, and prospective payment system
• Current Coding Certification (such as CPC, CCA, CCS) through AHIMA, AAPC or other official coding organization
• CCS or graduate from a Health Information Technology (RHIT) or Health Information Administration (RHIA) program

Please consider me for the coder opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for assistance to the hospital billing office or other departments as required when problems or questions arise regarding coding issues.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Successful completion of medical terminology, ICD-9-CM Volumes I, II, and III, CPT, HCPCS courses
• Knowledge of ICD-9-CM Official Guidelines, CPT Coding Guidelines, HIPPA Compliance, and Correct Coding Initiative
• Resourceful in the use of coding reference materials
• Thorough understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology concepts of disease states
• Experience with MISYS billing software system and familiarity with computer-based data entry preferred
• Excellent customer service, teamwork, communication skills, and initiative
• American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) -or- American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
• Certified coding credential

I am excited to be applying for the position of coder. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for accurate and CCI compliant CPT and ICD-10 diagnosis coding of 2200-2500 cases per.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience in Pathology Lab Coding preferred
• Minimum of Certified Coding Associate (CCA) with intent to secure CCS within 12 months/RHIT or RHIA
• CCS and/or CPC certification
• Knowledge of 3M encoder highly desirable
• Knowledge of medical records analysis, processing techniques, and standards
• Certified Coding Certificate
• Knowledge of CMS regulations and statutes
• Knowledge of state/regional insurance regulations

I would like to submit my application for the coder opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for training to mid-level coders in CPT abstracting of procedural and surgical billing.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Knowledge of Inpatient coding guidelines and practices
• Effective written and verbal communication skills along with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Experience with Epic, 3M CAC and HDM system
• Certification as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Outpatient Coding (COC), formerly Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H)
• Experience in coding a minimum of four outpatient types or inpatient with one outpatient type or Emergency Room coding with one outpatient type preferred
• CPC, CPC-P, CPC-H, CCS, RHIA, or RHIT certification
• Interventional radiology or cardiology coding experience preferred
• Working knowledge of component billing associated with interventional radiology or cardiology preferred

Please consider me for the coder opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for feedback to other billing center and Medical Records Management team members regarding errors that effected reimbursement and facilitates solutions.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) -or
• American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) certified coding credential
• Nuerology exposure is preferred
• Complete Performa when new drugs and/or procedures are introduced by the providers
• Any AHIMA or AAPC certified coding credential
• Strong EMR / encoder proficiency
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology/major disease processes/pharmacology
• Knowledge of understanding etiology, pathology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic studies and treatment modalities