Medical Coder
Sprinter Health
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $60,000 - $80,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Review and abstract professional medical records, including provider notes, encounters, and supporting documentation.
- Assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and applicable modifiers accurately, following national and payer-specific coding guidelines.
- Validate that all codes are supported by provider documentation; query providers for clarification when necessary.
- Maintain coding quality metrics (accuracy, productivity, and compliance) as defined by leadership.
- Participate in internal and external coding audits; provide feedback to improve documentation and coding processes.
- Stay current with updates to CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS, and CMS risk adjustment guidelines.
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all HIPAA and compliance standards.
Requirements
- **Certification:** Active AAPC (e.g., CPC, COC) or AHIMA (CCS-P, CCS) certification.
- **Experience:** Minimum 3 years of Pro-Fee coding experience.
- Strong understanding of HCC / risk adjustment coding principles.
- Excellent command of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, disease progression, and pharmacology.
- Deep familiarity with CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, and modifier assignment.
- Ability to work independently and maintain productivity in a remote setting.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in EHR systems, encoder/coding software, and Google tools.
- Reliable internet connection and dedicated, secure workspace.
- Review and abstract professional medical records, including provider notes, encounters, and supporting documentation.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision fully covered for you and your family
- 401(k) with company match
- Unlimited PTO + flexible schedule
- Generous parental leave (4 months for birthing parent, 2 months for partners)
- Free daily lunch when onsite + stocked micro-kitchens
- Travel support for client meetings and conferences
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
ICD-10-CMCPTHCPCSmedical codingrisk adjustment codingmedical terminologyanatomyphysiologypathophysiologypharmacology
Soft skills
communicationproblem-solvingindependenceproductivity
Certifications
AAPC CPCAAPC COCAHIMA CCS-PAHIMA CCS