Assigns icd-10 and/or cpt/hcpcs codes, as appropriate, and abstracts pertinent information from patient medical records.- ensures optimal reimbursement of all cases in compliance with cms policies and procedures and official coding guidelines.- implements medical center's physician query process when code assignments are not straightforward or documentation in the medical record is inadequate, ambiguous or unclear for coding purposes.- maintains updated knowledge of coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements.- abides by the standards of ethical coding as set forth by the american health information management association.- ensures client's production and quality expectations are met.- communicates professionally and effectively*requirements*:- ahima/aapc certification required.- minimum of 2 years' recent medical production coding experience required.- ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the english language may be required.