Medical Coder - CPT

Aston Carter • Fargo, ND

1d • $25 - $25 • Remote

About The Position

This role focuses on managing and responding to appeal and coding-related inquiries while ensuring accurate medical code assignment and thorough medical record reviews. The Coding Specialist supports compliance with national coding guidelines and contributes to the integrity of medical records and claims processing within a healthcare setting.

Requirements

• Proficiency in medical coding and understanding of medical code assignment practices.
• Experience in medical records management, including reviewing and validating documentation.
• Strong data entry skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage and respond to appeal and coding-related inquiries in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of national coding guidelines and their application to medical records and claims.
• Associate’s degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Previous coding experience within a hospital, clinic, integrated healthcare system, or related setting.
• Required certifications: CPC, CPC-H, RHIT, or CCSP.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred certification: CPC.
• Ability to interpret and apply healthcare documentation standards to support accurate coding.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with providers and internal teams.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple inquiries, appeals, and coding reviews simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage and respond to appeal inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Review and respond to coding-related inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Evaluate provider-submitted claims to ensure accurate medical code assignment.
• Conduct detailed medical record reviews to validate coding accuracy in accordance with national coding guidelines.
• Maintain accurate documentation of coding decisions and appeal outcomes.
• Collaborate with relevant teams to resolve coding discrepancies and support process improvements.
• Perform data entry related to medical records, claims, and coding activities with a high level of accuracy.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree