Certified Medical Coder

We are seeking an experienced Certified Medical Coder to join our team in an acute care setting. This opportunity begins with 1-2 weeks of onsite training (flexible per hiring manager) and transitions to a fully remote role once responsibilities are mastered. If you are a detail-oriented professional with a strong inpatient coding background and the ability to work independently, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform accurate and compliant medical coding in an acute care setting, with a strong focus on Inpatient and Emergency Department (ED) cases

Apply advanced knowledge of ICD-9-CM, ICD-10, and CPT-4 coding systems

Utilize EPIC and 3M/HDS coding applications and encoder tools effectively

Ensure adherence to official coding guidelines, payor-specific requirements, and federal billing regulations

Review and analyze medical documentation thoroughly to ensure coding accuracy and optimal reimbursement

Research and resolve complex coding scenarios and related issues

Collaborate closely with Clinical Documentation Specialists (CDS) to improve documentation accuracy and integrity

Support coder training initiatives and contribute to team knowledge development

Maintain high productivity and accuracy standards while working with minimal supervision

Qualifications:

Minimum of three (3) years of acute care coding experience, including both inpatient and outpatient exposure

Strong inpatient coding expertise required

Prior experience collaborating with Clinical Documentation Specialists preferred

CCS or CCP certification required (must be from AHIMA)

RHIA or RHIT credential preferred

High School Diploma or GED required

Extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and disease processes

Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, ICD-9-CM, ICD-10, CPT-4, EPIC, and 3M/HDS applications

Strong understanding of coding guidelines, payor requirements, and federal billing regulations

Demonstrated analytical skills with the ability to research and resolve complex coding issues

Ability to work efficiently and independently with minimal training in a remote environment

Important Details:

9-week contract position

Fully remote position

Shift is 7 hrs./day, 35 hrs./week

Hourly Pay Range: $34 - $37 hourly

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Company Description:

Pride Global and its affiliates, including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, Pride Now, and Pride One, offer eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.

Pride Health is Pride Global's healthcare staffing branch, providing recruitment solutions for healthcare professionals and the industry at large since 2010. As a minority-owned business that delivers exceptional service to its clients and candidates by capitalizing on diverse recruiting, account management, and staffing backgrounds, Pride Health's expert team provides tailored and swift sourcing solutions to help connect healthcare talent with their dream jobs.

Pride Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We comply with all applicable nondiscrimination laws enforced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

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