Coding Specialist

Infinx

Medical Coder assigning diagnosis and procedure codes for ambulatory encounters. Focus on compliance and accuracy in a high-volume outsourced environment.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeNew Orleans • Louisiana • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assign accurate ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and CPT/HCPCS procedure codes for ambulatory encounters in accordance with official coding guidelines, AMA CPT guidance, and payer-specific policy
Apply correct modifiers (including 25, 26, 27, 50, 59, XE/XP/XS/XU, LT/RT, and global period modifiers) to support accurate reimbursement and pass NCCI and global edits
Code across ambulatory settings including clinic E&M, ambulatory surgery, observation, emergency department, infusion/injection, diagnostic imaging, and ancillary services are assigned
Review clinical documentation to confirm medical necessity and support code selection; submit compliant, non-leading physician queries when documentation is unclear, incomplete, or contradictory
Apply correct sequencing of primary and secondary diagnoses and link diagnoses appropriately to procedures
Identify and report charge capture errors, missing charges, and documentation deficiencies to the appropriate upstream owner
Maintain coding accuracy at or above the client-defined threshold (typically 95%) and meet daily productivity targets (charts or encounters per hour, or RVU-based as defined by client)
Document coding rationale and query activity clearly in the encoder, EHR, or coding workflow tool
Resolve coding-related claim rejections and denials by reviewing payer responses, applying corrected codes or modifiers, providing supporting documentation, and following claims through to resolution
Maintain current working knowledge of best coding practices, payer policy, and regulatory changes by accessing NCD, LCD, and coding policy resources and participating in continuing education
Stay current with annual ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS code set updates, and MPFS final rules, and payer policy changes
Maintain full compliance with HIPAA, CMS regulations, and fraud/abuse regulations including the False Claims Act
Assignments may shift across ambulatory specialty areas based on client needs and individual strengths within the scope of the role

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED
3-5 years of ambulatory, inpatient, or outpatient coding experience in a hospital outpatient department, ASC, clinic, or healthcare outsourcing environment
Multi-specialty coding experience (e.g., surgery, cardiology, GI, orthopedics, oncology, primary care) preferred
Experience with split/shared visit, incident-to, and time-based E&M coding under current CMS guidelines preferred
Prior experience supporting coding audits, formal appeals authoring, or external payer audit response preferred
Current coding certification through AAPC (CPC, COC) or AHIMA (CCS, CCS-P, RHIA, RHIT) preferred
Expert command of ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and modifier rules
Familiarity with NCCI edits, MUE edits, global edits, and LCD/NCD policies
Proficiency with encoder tools (3M, TruCode, Optum EncoderPro, or comparable) and EHR, PMS systems
Strong understanding of clinical documentation and ability to draft compliant, non-leading physician queries
Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy under productivity pressure
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members, supervisors, managers, clients, and providers
Ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple responsibilities in a highly organized, efficient, and effective manner
Knowledge of HIPAA, billing compliance, CMS regulations, and fraud/abuse regulations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Access to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Additional benefits, including Pet Care Coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and discounted services

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Hard Skills & Tools

ICD-10-CM codingCPT codingHCPCS codingmodifier applicationE&M codingcharge capturecoding auditsclinical documentation reviewcoding accuracycoding rationale documentation

Soft Skills

attention to detaileffective communicationrelationship buildingworkload prioritizationorganizational skillsability to work under pressureproblem-solvingteam collaborationtime managementadaptability

Certifications

CPCCOCCCSCCS-PRHIARHITAAPC certificationAHIMA certification