Remote Medical Coder (US/UK Coding Standards)

About the role

We are seeking a highly meticulous and experienced Remote Medical Coder to join our dynamic healthcare team. The successful candidate will apply US or UK coding standards to complex patient records, ensuring accurate reimbursement and regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Review and analyze patient medical records, including operative reports, discharge summaries, and outpatient notes to assign appropriate codes.
• Ensure all coding complies with federal, state, NHS, and payer‑specific guidelines for accurate revenue cycle management.
• Identify discrepancies or missing information in clinical documentation and query physicians or staff for clarification.
• Correct coding errors and resolve claim denials to prevent revenue loss.
• Maintain high accuracy in coding, adhere to quality standards, and participate in audits.
• Stay up‑to‑date with coding guideline changes and compliance regulations.

Required profile

• Minimum of 3‑5 years of hospital medical coding experience (inpatient or outpatient) in the US or UK.
• Active certification from AAPC or AHIMA (e.g., CPC, CCS, CIC, COC) or recognized UK equivalent.
• Strong command of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology.
• Experience with Electronic Health Record systems such as Epic, Cerner, EMIS Web, or SystmOne.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify patterns.
• Modern computer, stable high‑speed internet, verifiable backup power supply, and a quiet, HIPAA/GDPR‑compliant workspace.

Required skills

• ICD‑10‑CM, CPT, HCPCS coding standards.
• ICD‑10, OPCS‑4, SNOMED CT coding standards.
• Epic EHR system.
• Cerner EHR system.
• EMIS Web and SystmOne platforms.