Medical Coding Specialist

Medical Coding Specialist (Remote) Pay Rate: $28.00/hour Primarily Remote Opportunity Monday-Friday | Flexible Start Time Between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM 6-Month Contract Opportunity Put Your Coding Expertise to Work We are seeking an experienced Medical Coding Specialist to join a dynamic healthcare revenue cycle team. This role is ideal for a certified coding professional with experience in medical appeals, accounts receivable, coding review, and reimbursement analysis. What You’ll Do Denials & Appeals Management Review and appeal denied claims from commercial and government payers Draft appeal letters and compile supporting documentation Research payer policies, regulations, and reimbursement guidelines Investigate and resolve complex reimbursement issues Coding & Documentation Review Review clinical documentation to ensure accurate code assignment Assign and validate ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, and Evaluation & Management (E/M) codes Ensure diagnoses and procedures are properly documented and linked Identify coding opportunities and areas of documentation improvement Revenue Cycle & Accounts Receivable Support Work Epic billing work queues and CRM tasks Review remittance advice for payment accuracy and denials Perform charge corrections as needed Update insurance and demographic information within the billing system Support AR follow-up and collections activities Collaboration & Communication Partner with providers, coding teams, and revenue cycle colleagues to resolve payer issues Provide guidance on medical terminology, coding practices, and policy interpretation Assist with special revenue cycle projects and initiatives Required Qualifications Certified Procedural Coder (CPC) certification OR RHIT/RHIA certification Experience In One Or More Of The Following Medical coding Medical billing Healthcare accounts receivable (AR) Insurance collections Revenue cycle operations Medical appeals and denials management Strong Knowledge Of ICD-10 Coding CPT Coding HCPCS Coding Medical Terminology Insurance Appeals & Reimbursement Processes Experience using Epic or a comparable healthcare billing platform. Preferred Specialty Experience OB/GYN Pediatrics Physical Therapy Ophthalmology What Makes You Successful The Ideal Candidate Is Detail-oriented and highly accurate Skilled at analyzing complex payer denials Comfortable researching policies and interpreting guidelines Organized and able to manage multiple priorities A strong communicator who collaborates effectively with clinical and administrative teams Committed to maintaining patient confidentiality and professional standards Work Environment Work from home the majority of the time One on-site team meeting per month Candidates located in Missouri or the surrounding area are strongly preferred to accommodate the monthly in-person collaboration requirement Why You’ll Love This Opportunity Flexible start times Remote work environment Meaningful impact on revenue cycle performance and patient care operations Collaborative healthcare team culture Opportunity to leverage advanced coding and appeals expertise Exposure to complex reimbursement and payer resolution work Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Saint Louis, MO. Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $28.00/hr. Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Saint Louis,MO. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 5, 2026. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools. #J-18808-Ljbffr