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Create ResumeIf your medical coder resume isn’t optimized for ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems), it may never reach a recruiter. To pass ATS, your resume must include the right keywords like ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HIPAA compliance, match the job description, and follow a clean, simple format. This guide shows exactly how to structure your resume, which keywords to use, and how to improve your ATS score so you rank higher and get noticed.
An ATS scans your resume for relevant keywords, job titles, skills, certifications, and formatting. It ranks your resume based on how closely it matches the job description. If your resume lacks key terms like ICD-10-CM, CPT, or CPC certification, it may be automatically rejected.
Keyword match with job description
Recognized job titles
Relevant certifications
Skills and coding systems
Clean, readable formatting
Recruiter insight: ATS doesn’t “understand” your experience. It matches patterns. If your resume doesn’t use the exact terms employers use, it won’t rank.
These are non-negotiable. Missing them significantly lowers your ATS score.
Medical coding
ICD-10-CM
CPT
HCPCS
Modifiers
E/M coding
HIPAA compliance
Revenue cycle
Diagnosis coding
Procedure coding
E/M level selection
Modifier assignment
Charge capture
Claim edit resolution
Denial prevention
Documentation review
Medical terminology
Coding accuracy
These increase your relevance score and help you rank higher.
Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
CCS, CCA, RHIT, RHIA
Outpatient coder
Inpatient coder
Risk adjustment coder
HCC coding
Coding compliance
Reimbursement
Documentation review
Recruiter insight: The difference between ranking and rejection is often just 5–10 missing keywords.
Provider queries
Medical necessity validation
Weak Example:
Responsible for coding patient records.
Good Example:
Coded patient records using ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes while ensuring HIPAA compliance and 98% coding accuracy.
Why this works: It includes keywords, tools, and measurable results.
Many candidates forget this section, which lowers their ranking.
Epic
Cerner
Meditech
3M Encoder
TruCode
Optum EncoderPro
CPT Assistant
ICD-10-CM manuals
HCPCS manuals
Practice management systems
Recruiter insight: If the employer uses Epic and your resume doesn’t mention it, you may get filtered out even if you’re qualified.
CPT coding
HCPCS
Modifiers
Ambulatory coding
ICD-10-PCS
MS-DRG
Discharge summaries
Clinical documentation improvement
HCC coding
Medicare Advantage
RAF scores
MEAT documentation
Professional fee coding
E/M coding
Specialty coding
Provider documentation
Pro tip: Always align your resume keywords with the exact job type you’re applying for.
Reverse chronological format
Clear sections: Summary, Skills, Experience, Certifications
Standard fonts (Arial, Calibri)
1–2 pages maximum
Save as .docx or ATS-friendly PDF
Tables or columns
Images or icons
Graphics or charts
Fancy fonts
Headers/footers with important info
Recruiter insight: Even a highly qualified candidate can be rejected due to formatting errors.
Copy keywords directly from the job description
Use the exact job title in your headline
Add keywords to summary, skills, and experience
Include certifications like CPC or CCS
Use both general and specific coding terms
Keep keyword usage natural
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) | Medical Coding Specialist | ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS Expert
This immediately signals relevance to ATS.
Summary: Include 4–6 high-value keywords
Skills section: List tools, systems, and coding types
Experience: Use action verbs + keywords
Certifications: Clearly list credentials
Coded
Reviewed
Abstracted
Assigned
Validated
Audited
Resolved
Corrected
Processed
Maintained
Example:
Audited and corrected coding errors using ICD-10-CM and CPT, reducing claim denials by 18%.
Add measurable results (accuracy %, productivity rate)
Use keyword variations (medical coder, coding specialist)
Include singular and plural keywords (claim vs claims)
Use synonyms (revenue cycle, reimbursement)
Tailor resume for each job
Instead of:
Handled coding tasks
Use:
Processed 120+ daily charts using ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes with 99% accuracy, improving reimbursement efficiency.
Recruiter insight: Numbers dramatically increase both ATS ranking and recruiter interest.
Missing ICD-10-CM, CPT, or HCPCS keywords
Using non-standard job titles
No mention of EHR or coding tools
Writing vague job duties
Overusing generic terms like “responsible for”
Weak Example:
Worked on medical records.
Good Example:
Reviewed and coded medical records using ICD-10-CM and CPT codes, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and payer guidelines.
If you’re applying as a Medical Coding Specialist, your resume must reflect specialization depth.
Include:
Advanced coding systems
Specialty-specific coding (cardiology, radiology, etc.)
Audit experience
Denial resolution
Compliance knowledge
Recruiter insight: Specialists are evaluated on precision and complexity, not just volume.
Exact keyword matching
Measurable achievements
Clean formatting
Certification visibility
Job-specific customization
Keyword stuffing
Generic job descriptions
Fancy resume designs
Missing tools/software
Using vague language
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