Medical Coding Specialist (Remote)

Optima Medical•Remote, Arizona Only, AZ

3d•Remote

About The Position

Optima Medical is an Arizona-based medical group with 30 locations and over 130 medical providers, serving more than 200,000 patients. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life in Arizona by helping communities 'Live Better, Live Longer' through personalized healthcare, emphasizing the prevention of leading causes of death. We offer a full spectrum of services beyond primary care, including cardiovascular health, behavioral health, allergy testing and immunotherapy, in-house lab testing, imaging, chronic disease management, and other specialty health services. We are looking for a dedicated Medical Coding Specialist to join our growing team. This role will become fully remote after an initial training period of up to 30 days, which must be completed onsite at our Scottsdale office. Candidates must reside in Arizona to be eligible for this position.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of experience in medical coding (physician practice or healthcare facility).
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) required (AAPC or AHIMA certification). No CPC-A or CCA.
Strong understanding of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS.
Experience with EHR systems, billing software, and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced production environment while maintaining high accuracy.
Must demonstrate strong written communication skills to provide clear feedback and improve coding accuracy.
Strong knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes, and physiology to ensure accurate interpretation of provider documentation.
Must live in Arizona.

Responsibilities

Review and assign accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for medical diagnoses and procedures based on clinical documentation.
Ensure coding compliance with CMS guidelines, and state/federal regulations.
Ability to write precise, professional, and well structured feedback to providers and team members.
Assist with claim reviews, denials, and coding-related audits to optimize revenue integrity.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of medical coding guidelines, regulatory changes, and industry best practices.
Meet coding productivity and quality standards as required by Optima Medical.
High attention to detail and analytical skills to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Perform other related job duties as assigned.