Certified Medical Coding Specialist
We are seeking a Certified Medical Coding Specialist to join a growing remote coding team on a contract-to-hire basis. This role requires experience coding multiple outpatient settings, including Observation, ASC, Emergency Department, ancillary services, and injections/infusions. Candidates must also be comfortable coding physician-side E/M services while maintaining high productivity and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Code outpatient and observation encounters.
- Assign CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, and physician E/M codes.
- Code services for:
- Outpatient (OP)
- Observation (OBS)
- Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
- Emergency Department (ED)
- Injections and Infusions
- Ancillary services
- Abstract diagnosis and procedural information from medical records.
- Review claims to ensure coding accuracy, compliance, and required authorizations.
- Maintain productivity and accuracy standards while adhering to coding guidelines.
- Participate in monthly team meetings and collaborate with leadership.
Qualifications:
- Recent outpatient facility coding experience required.
- Experience coding OP, Observation, ASC, ED, injections/infusions, ancillary services, and physician E/M services.
- Strong understanding of CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, and outpatient coding guidelines.
- Experience reviewing claims for coding compliance and authorization requirements.
- Experience with Nutex's proprietary coding system is a plus.
- AHIMA or AAPC certification required (CCS, CPC, RHIT, or RHIA accepted).
- Strong computer skills and excellent written and verbal communication.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
Additional Details:
- Schedule: Monday-Friday with flexible hours between 5:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
- Position Type: Contract-to-Hire.
- Equipment: Client-provided equipment. Candidates must report onsite on day one to complete onboarding and pick up equipment. Quarterly onsite team lunches may be required.
- Training: First week consists of system training followed by a one-month ramp-up period before full productivity expectations apply.
- Systems: Nutex proprietary coding platform.
- Productivity Expectations: 80-100 visits per day with 95% coding accuracy.
- Start Date: ASAP.
Perks:
- Fully remote opportunity for Texas residents
- Contract-to-hire with long-term career potential
- Flexible daytime scheduling
- Client-provided equipment
- Comprehensive onboarding and training
- Collaborative team environment with regular team engagement
- Opportunity to work across a variety of outpatient specialties
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.