Remote Medical Coder – Hospital Coding Specialist

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 inpatient and outpatient medical records, operative reports, and discharge summaries.
• Assign appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, OPCS-4, or SNOMED CT codes.
• Ensure coding accuracy and compliance with federal, state, NHS, and payer guidelines.
• Identify documentation gaps, query clinicians, and resolve coding discrepancies.
• Correct coding errors, address claim denials, and support revenue cycle optimization.
• Maintain data integrity, participate in audits, and stay current with coding guideline updates.

Required profile

• 3–5 years of hospital coding experience (inpatient or outpatient) in the US or UK.
• Active certification from AAPC or AHIMA (CPC, CCS, CIC, COC) or equivalent UK certification.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology.
• Reliable computer (Windows 10/11 or macOS 12+) with secure remote‑desktop capability and high‑speed internet.
• Quiet, HIPAA/GDPR‑compliant workspace with backup power supply.

Required skills

• ICD-10-CM coding
• CPT coding
• HCPCS coding
• OPCS-4 coding
• SNOMED CT coding
• Epic EHR
• Cerner EHR
• EMIS Web
• SystmOne