Remote | Certified Medical Coding Specialist — $40–$60/hour

24-Mag•New York, NY

8h•Remote

About The Position

We are sharing a specialised part-time consulting opportunity for certified medical coders with strong expertise in CPT, ICD-10, clinical documentation review, and US healthcare coding standards. This high-volume project focuses on accurately coding medical records and clinical documentation while maintaining strong quality, compliance, and productivity standards. Selected professionals will assign appropriate codes, review documentation for completeness, identify discrepancies, and collaborate with quality teams to support consistent coding outcomes.

Requirements

Active CPC, CRC, or equivalent professional medical coding certification
Current experience practising as a medical coder
Strong hands-on expertise in CPT coding
Substantial experience with ICD-10 coding
Familiarity with US healthcare documentation and coding requirements
Excellent attention to detail and coding accuracy
Ability to work independently within a fast-paced, production-oriented environment
Consistent performance across repetitive, high-volume workflows
Active CPC or CRC certification through AAPC or an equivalent recognised organisation is required

Nice To Haves

Experience with Hierarchical Condition Category coding
Strong understanding of MEAT documentation principles
Background in risk-adjustment coding
Experience working with payer-specific or regulatory coding requirements
Familiarity with coding audits and quality-review workflows
Experience resolving documentation and coding discrepancies
Knowledge of clinical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and disease processes
Previous experience in high-volume coding projects
Additional certification in outpatient, physician, risk-adjustment, or specialty coding may strengthen an application
Formal education in health information management, medical coding, healthcare administration, or a related field may be helpful
Equivalent professional training and substantial coding experience may also be considered

Responsibilities

Assign accurate CPT and ICD-10 codes to medical records and clinical documentation
Apply appropriate coding conventions across varied healthcare encounters
Review clinical information carefully before determining final code assignments
Maintain accuracy across high-volume coding workflows
Assess medical documentation for completeness, clarity, and coding support
Ensure coding aligns with payer requirements, regulatory guidance, and professional standards
Identify missing, conflicting, or insufficient documentation
Flag cases requiring clarification or further review
Review coded records for accuracy, consistency, and completeness
Work with internal quality teams to resolve coding discrepancies
Incorporate quality feedback into future assignments
Maintain established productivity and accuracy expectations
Apply HCC and risk-adjustment coding principles where relevant
Evaluate whether documentation satisfies MEAT requirements
Assess diagnosis support across monitoring, evaluation, assessment, and treatment documentation
Identify unsupported or incomplete risk-adjustment coding