Remote Medical Coder

About the role

We are looking for a meticulous Remote Medical Coder to join our healthcare team. The role involves reviewing complex patient records and assigning accurate diagnostic and procedural codes in compliance with US or UK coding standards.

Key responsibilities

• Review and analyze patient medical records, including operative reports, discharge summaries, and outpatient notes to assign appropriate codes.
• Ensure all coding complies with federal, state, NHS, and payer‑specific guidelines for accurate revenue cycle management.
• Identify discrepancies or missing information in clinical documentation and query physicians or staff for clarification.
• Correct coding errors and resolve claim denials to prevent revenue loss.
• Maintain high accuracy in coding, adhere to quality standards, and participate in audits.
• Stay current with coding guideline changes and compliance regulations.

Required profile

• Minimum 3‑5 years of hospital medical coding experience (inpatient or outpatient) in the US or UK.
• Active certification from AAPC or AHIMA (e.g., CPC, CCS, CIC, COC) or recognized UK equivalent.
• Strong command of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology.
• Experience with Electronic Health Record systems such as Epic, Cerner, EMIS Web, or SystmOne.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify patterns.
• Modern computer (Windows 10/11 or macOS 12+) with reliable high‑speed internet and backup power supply.
• Quiet, secure, HIPAA/GDPR‑compliant workspace.

Required skills

• ICD‑10‑CM
• CPT
• HCPCS
• ICD‑10
• OPCS‑4
• SNOMED CT
• Epic
• Cerner
• EMIS Web
• SystmOne