Healthcare Coding & Documentation Specialist

AAPC • Salt Lake City, UT

4d • Remote

About The Position

The Healthcare Coding & Documentation Specialist is responsible for the accuracy, currency, and integrity of all internal platform content currently Practicode. This role assists with ongoing content maintenance, annual updates, and new content development to ensure Practicode reflects current coding guidelines, regulatory changes, and real-world coding standards. The specialist works closely with subject matter experts (SMEs), internal stakeholders, and learner support teams, and serves as a key resource for content-related inquiries.
This role requires deep medical coding expertise, strong attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex coding guidance into accurate, defensible practicum content.

Requirements

• Active AAPC certification (e.g., CPC®, CRC®, COC®, CIC®, or equivalent).
• 5+ years of medical coding experience.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with nontechnical teams for understanding and training.
• Project management capabilities.
• Strong change management and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Product Suite.
• Analytical and detail-oriented mindset
• Strong written communication skills
• Ability to explain complex coding concepts clearly and concisely
• Comfortable making and defending content decisions based on guidelines and documentation
• Organized, deadline-driven, and able to manage multiple content initiatives simultaneously

Nice To Haves

• Prior work as a coding auditor, educator, or content developer.
• Familiarity with risk adjustment, specialty-specific coding, inpatient coding, or payer audits.
• Experience collaborating with SMEs or cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Respond to content-related inquiries from learners, instructors, support teams, and internal stakeholders.
• Review feedback from learners and educators to identify opportunities for improvements.
• Provide clear explanations and justifications for coding decisions within Practicode.
• Review and validate existing Practicode cases for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with current coding guidelines.
• Ensure new content includes appropriate clinical context, defensible coding logic, and clear educational value.
• Partner with SMEs to review, validate, refine Practicode content.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed