Medical Coder - Remote

University Hospitals Urgent Care•Atlanta, GA

4d•Remote

About The Position

WellStreet Urgent Care is seeking an experienced Certified Medical Coder to support our growing Revenue Cycle team. In this role, you will accurately assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and Evaluation & Management (E&M) codes for urgent care encounters while ensuring compliance with coding guidelines, quality standards, and productivity expectations. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented coding professional with Epic experience who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced healthcare environment.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of professional medical coding experience
High school diploma or equivalent
Active CPC, RHIT, or CCS certification
Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and E&M coding and leveling
Experience using a coding encoder
Knowledge of coding compliance, insurance payers, and the revenue cycle
Experience working within Epic and/or other Practice Management/Billing systems
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a high-volume environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Collaborative team player with a positive, professional attitude
Commitment to maintaining coding accuracy, productivity, and compliance standards

Nice To Haves

Epic experience preferred
Urgent Care coding experience
Occupational Health coding experience

Responsibilities

Code patient encounters for WellStreet Urgent Care Centers using internal coding software.
Accurately assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and E&M codes based on provider documentation.
Apply current coding guidelines and regulatory requirements to ensure coding accuracy and compliance.
Utilize coding encoders and other coding resources to support accurate code selection.
Review provider documentation and communicate with physicians when clarification is needed.
Perform coding audits and quality reviews to ensure documentation supports assigned codes.
Assign and sequence diagnosis and procedure codes for services rendered.
Partner with Revenue Cycle Management and Billing teams to resolve coding-related issues and support timely claim submission.
Collaborate with clinic staff and providers to improve documentation quality and coding accuracy.
Meet established productivity and quality standards while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
Perform other duties as assigned.