Remote Medical Coder

About the role

We are looking for a meticulous Remote Medical Coder to join our healthcare team. The role involves reviewing complex patient records and assigning accurate diagnostic and procedural codes in compliance with US or UK coding standards.

Key responsibilities

• Review and analyze inpatient and outpatient medical records, operative reports, discharge summaries and outpatient notes.
• Assign appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS (US) or ICD-10, OPCS-4, SNOMED CT (UK) codes.
• Ensure coding complies with federal, state, NHS and payer guidelines to support revenue cycle management.
• Identify documentation gaps, query physicians or clinical staff, and resolve coding errors or claim denials.
• Maintain data integrity, participate in audits and stay current with coding guideline updates.

Required profile

• 3-5 years of hospital medical coding experience (inpatient or outpatient) in the US or UK.
• Active AAPC or AHIMA certification (CPC, CCS, CIC, COC) or equivalent UK certification.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology and pharmacology.
• Experience with Electronic Health Record systems such as Epic, Cerner, EMIS Web or SystmOne.
• Reliable computer, high-speed internet and a secure, quiet workspace compliant with HIPAA/GDPR.

Required skills

• ICD-10-CM
• CPT
• HCPCS
• ICD-10
• OPCS-4
• SNOMED CT
• Epic
• Cerner
• EMIS Web
• SystmOne