Certified Medical Coder

About Us : Planned Parenthood is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity, equity, inclusion, respect, integrity, customer focus, and innovation. We are committed to creating a welcoming space for all people on our staff, in our health centers, and in our community. We do this by tending to the team, respecting and honoring all people, jumping in, trying and learning, caring for our business, and returning to our mission.

Abortion Care : At PPRM, we all work in abortion care. This role supports abortion care through direct clinical triage, patient education, and follow-up, ensuring timely and empathetic support to those navigating abortion services.

Ideal Candidate:

• Active AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or equivalent required
• AAPC Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) required
• CPMA preferred
• Minimum 3 years of outpatient medical billing and coding, ideally in preventive, reproductive, or family-planning care
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including comfort with phone and video communication
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook; ability to use Chrome and Edge
• Experience with NextGen PM & EHR preferred
• Demonstrated experience in quality review and auditing
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, and auditing practices
• Ability to meet deadlines, manage interruptions, and reprioritize
• Self-starter with strong initiative and follow-through
• Ability to provide effective training and coaching to licensed staff

What You'll Do:

1. Abortion Chart Review, Coding Compliance & Documentation Quality


You ensure the accuracy and compliance of abortion-related coding and documentation through structured audit and education processes.

• Conduct comprehensive audits of abortion-related encounters for coding accuracy, documentation completeness, and regulatory compliance
• Identify documentation deficiencies and collaborate with clinicians to improve specificity, completeness, and compliance
• Apply approved audit methodologies and coding resources to ensure accuracy and adherence to payer and regulatory requirements
• Provide structured feedback, education, and coaching to clinicians
• Review and resolve coding-related inquiries and assist with denial resolution
• Monitor trends in documentation, coding errors, and payer denials; recommend corrective actions
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Medicaid, commercial payer, and state program rules related to abortion services
• Develop and refine job aids, workflows, templates, and training materials
• Ensure compliant charge capture and revenue integrity for abortion-related services
• Research and respond to coding and compliance questions from clinical and billing teams

2. Cross - Functional Collaboration


You contribute expertise to organizational initiatives and support alignment across teams.

• Collaborate with other Planned Parenthood affiliates to share best practices
• Participate in performance improvement projects
• Contribute to Revenue Cycle Management and other committees as assigned

Salary Range: $27.87 - $35.31/hour
*Although our full pay range is included above, the budgeted hiring range for new hires is $27.87 - $31.59/hour and based on related professional experience


Schedule: Part-time; ~20 hour/week; Benefits Eligible; Ideal candidates are able to work a flexible schedule to include weekdays, evening, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Monday - Friday: 9am - 1pm


Benefits:

• Medical/Vision/Dental, with extended mental health coverage.
• Accrued PTO and Sick Time
• 401k/Safe Harbor Contributions (PPRM contributes up to 3% of your pay to your 401k after 1 year of service).
• Employee Loan Program
• Employee Assistance Program and WorkLife Partnership.
• Paid Family Leave/Paid Parental Leave and MORE!

To learn more about our amazing benefits visit us HERE.

COVID-19 Protocol: Vaccination against COVID-19 will no longer be a condition of employment. However, all Health Center/Patient or Community Facing Employees, must have the COVID vaccine or wear a mask at all times beginning November 1st. Proof must be uploaded upon hire. You will upload a picture or pdf of your vaccination card(s) prior to your start date.


Flu Protocol: All employees working directly with patients, the community or working in a health center will be required to have the flu shot or wear a mask during patient/community contact or while in the health center from November 1 – April 30 each year (Flu Season). Proof must be uploaded upon hire. You will upload a picture or pdf of your vaccination card(s) prior to your start date.


Background Check Required: Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer


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