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 effectivelyrequirements: 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.