Certified Coding Specialist Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for review and/or coding of any professional services including but not limited to surgeries, encounters, and diagnostic services for appropriate use of CPT, ICD-9, ICD-10, HCPCS, and Modifier useage/linkage as well as provide ICD-9 coding where needed for handwritten/missing diagnoses.

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:

• Previous experience in Coding instruction, online instruction preferred
• Knowledge of CMS billing rules and regulations
• Knowledge of ICD10-CM, ICD10 PCS, CPT and HCPCS
• Experience in creating online courses preferred
• Associate's or Bachelor's in Health Information Management
• CPC, CPC-H, CCS or CCS-P through AAPC or AHIMA
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology and basic principles of coding
• Formal training in ICD-10-CM and CPT coding classification systems and/or experience coding in a clinic setting

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for educational support and training of coding and documentation practices for all of coding and clinical staff.

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:

• Strong communication skills (interpersonal, verbal and written, presentation)
• Knowledge of coding systems and regulatory requirements of Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS)
• Preferred RHIA or RHIT
• HS grad with current CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-A, RHIT and/or RHIA coding certification
• Certified coder, with increasing complex coding experience with intermediate to complex diagnostic services and procedures
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, TEAMS) and another telecommunication applications
• CPC or CRC (Medical Coder Certification)
• Knowledge of ICD-10, HCPC and CPT coding and associated guidelines

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for iCD-CM coding and documentation coaching and creates corrective action plans, as needed Identifies and develops best practices based on clinical analyses and vendor and providers’ documentation, coding, and reporting performances.

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:

• Strong analytical skills necessary to interpret data contained in the health records and to assign appropriate codes
• Strong critical thinking, good judgment and decision making skills
• Strong knowledge of coding compliance policies, official coding guidelines, regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures affecting the coding process
• Understanding of CPT and ICD-10
• ICD-9 or ICS-10 coding
• EPIC Software
• Certification as CPC, CCA, CCS, RHIT or RHIA
• High School Diploma or equivalent with knowledge of medical terminology

In response to your job posting for certified coding specialist, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for subject matter expertise, strategy guidance and leads the team in intra and inter departmental initiatives (e.g., data abstraction, revenue cycle, case management, clinical documentation improvement, EHR, EMPI, Clinical Decision Support, document imaging, computer assisted coding, ICD-10 coding, transcription, speech recognition, NLP, data standards, MPI, ROI, analysis, unbilled management/AR, data requests, record retention/destruction, HIPAA Privacy, electronic information management).

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

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or (CRC) certificate
• Extensive understanding of CMS risk adjustment model and HCC coding guidelines
• HS Diploma or equivalent with knowledge of medical terminology
• Familiarity with quality care measures
• Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and pathophysiology, pharmacology and ancillary test results
• Aptitude for establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with physicians and clinic staff
• Strong knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance
• Knowledge of encoder software and other coding applications/tools

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for education and training to Clinical Coding Staff, Clinical Documentation Specialists, Case Managers, Physicians and HIM employees through coding seminars and other educational outlets.

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:

• Medical chart auditing experience
• Experience with Touchworks and Allscripts
• Proficient understanding of health insurance coding
• Knowledge of claims processing and adjudication
• Knowledge of health care plan benefits design for all products
• Knowledge of health care delivery systems with an emphasis on medical policy
• Proficiency at intermediate level with Microsoft Office- Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Access
• Provide education as needed to both internal and external customers