Medical Coder – Professional, Part Time

. Review outpatient medical records to assign appropriate ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes .

Posted 5/1/2026part-timeRemote • Mississippi • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Review outpatient medical records to assign appropriate ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes
Ensure coding accuracy and compliance with regulations, payer policies, and guidelines
Work with billing teams to prepare and submit claims, resolving any coding-related denials
Collaborate with healthcare providers to clarify documentation and ensure proper code assignment
Stay current on coding updates and payer requirements
Demonstrative effective communication and response using systems available to both the Hospital Coder and management through telephone and email communication
Demonstrate effective use of required software

What you’ll need

High school diploma/GED
Associate's degree in health information management or medical coding preferred
Experience in medical coding or healthcare billing preferred
Medical coding certifications from AHIMA or AAPC is preferred post-hire within one (1) year: RHIT, RHIA, CCA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-A, physician specialty certification from AAPC
Knowledge of electronic coding systems
Proficiency in ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems
Strong knowledge of outpatient healthcare services and procedures
High level of accuracy and attention to detail in reviewing medical records and assigning correct codes
Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and coding software
Strong verbal and written communication skills

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

ICD-10CPTHCPCSmedical codinghealthcare billingcoding accuracycoding complianceattention to detailelectronic coding systemsEHR systems

Soft Skills

effective communicationcollaborationproblem-solving

Certifications

RHITRHIACCACCSCCS-PCPCCPC-Aphysician specialty certification