Medical Coder- Fulltime - Remote Position
About The Position
The Medical Coder is part of the Revenue Cycle team and, under the guidance of the Revenue Cycle Director, ensures accurate clinical coding, complete medical record documentation, regulatory compliance, and appropriate reimbursement for hospital and clinic services. The role reviews clinical documentation, assigns accurate diagnostic and procedural codes, identifies discrepancies, and supports compliance with applicable coding standards and regulations. It involves collaboration with providers, clinical staff, coding professionals, and external vendors to support coding accuracy and integrity. This is a full-time remote position scheduled for 40 hours per week. The pay range is $26.38–$36.98 per hour, based on experience and qualifications. The position is classified as non-exempt. Work is subject to recurring, inflexible deadlines and frequent interruptions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- AAPC, AHIMA, or CPC certification.
- Strong understanding of medical coding guidelines, conventions, and compliance requirements.
- Ability to interpret clinical documentation and accurately identify diagnoses, procedures, and reportable information.
- Excellent research, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively with providers and multidisciplinary teams.
- Commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, continuous learning, and professional integrity.
- Ability to identify coding discrepancies and recommend effective solutions.
- Ability to use current computer software programs with advanced skills and competence, including keyboarding and troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of office procedures, telephone etiquette, and office equipment including copier, fax machine, and computer.
- Knowledge of regulatory, governmental, and coding guidelines.
- Ability to read, understand, and implement policies and procedures.
- Must obtain annual flu vaccination and any job-specific immunizations.
- Previous experience in medical records, claims, billing, or healthcare is preferred.
- An acceptable combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, abilities, and skills may be substituted.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in medical records, claims, billing, or healthcare.
Responsibilities
- Review hospital and clinic encounters and code and abstract medical records, including reportable elements and complications.
- Apply coding guidelines, conventions, and regulatory requirements to support accurate reimbursement, research, and reporting.
- Review clinical documentation to verify it supports diagnoses, procedures, treatments, and services rendered.
- Identify documentation deficiencies, coding inconsistencies, potential billing issues, and quality-of-care concerns.
- Research reimbursement requirements and validate coded data through clinical documentation audits.
- Serve as a coding resource and consultant to providers, hospital and clinic staff, and external vendors.
- Research coding issues, recommend corrective actions, and help prevent recurring coding errors.
- Support coding staff through consultation, training, mentoring, and onboarding assistance.
- Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- 403B retirement fund options, with employer match after one year of employment
- Cafeteria meal discount
- Medical benefits, including telehealth options, for eligible full-time positions
- Dental and vision benefits for eligible full-time positions
- Basic life insurance and AD&D, employer paid, for eligible full-time positions
- Supplemental Life/AD&D for eligible full-time positions
- Paid Time Off for eligible full-time positions
- Short-term disability, employer paid, for eligible full-time positions
- Critical Illness Insurance for eligible full-time positions
- Accident Insurance for eligible full-time positions
- Identity protection for eligible full-time positions
- Tour of Duty: paid temporary housing for those who qualify
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
