Medical Coding Specialist
Job Description
Develop coding cases and assess whether code selections are supported by documentation and guidelines.
What you will do
• Create cases from chart evidence through the final code set.
• Explain code selection with appropriate guideline citations.
• Assess coding accuracy and compliance exposure, identifying plausible code sets that would fail an audit.
Required background
• CPC through AAPC or CCS through AHIMA, in good standing.
• At least two years of production coding.
• Practical chart experience using ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS.
• Clear written English for explaining professional decisions and reasoning.
• Availability for at least 10 hours per week.
Preferred background
• Inpatient coding, risk adjustment or E/M auditing.
• CIC, CRC or CPMA credentials.
• Teaching or auditing other coders.
Availability
• Remote and asynchronous, with at least 10 hours available weekly and no fixed daily hours.
Pay and engagement
$69–$100/hr
Amounts are in USD. The applicable rate or fee and work requirements are agreed before you begin.