Remote Inpatient Rehab Medical Coder

Certified Medical CoderThe Certified Medical Coder is responsible for accurate, compliant, and timely coding of professional and facility pain management services, with a strong emphasis on Workers' Compensation and Functional Rehabilitation Programs (FRP). This role supports interventional pain evaluation and management, rehabilitation services, and ancillary procedures, while ensuring compliance with state-specific WC rules, payer-specific billing guidelines, and other payer requirements. Performs review of all coding related holds for Boomerang Health Care (BHC) to ensure consistency in documentation needed to meet compliance guidelines for appropriate and effective reimbursement.*This is a remote role. What You Will Do:Assign accurate CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 codes for all services performed at BHC facilities.Ensure documentation supports medical necessity, procedural complexity, and level of services.Apply correct diagnosis sequencing and body-part specificity required for WC claims.Collaborate with billing teams to ensure correct claim formats, attachments, and WC payer rules are met.Ensure coding compliance with CMS, AMA, NCCI, and OIG guidelinesParticipate in internal and external coding audits, implement corrective actions as needed.Identify coding trends that impact denials, underpayments, or compliance riskProvide feedback and education to provider to improve documentation and coding accuracy.Assumes other responsibilities as appropriate to the position and organizational needsQualifications:High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree preferredActive coding certification required: CPC, CCS, or equivalent (AAPC or AHIMA)Minimum 3-5 years of medical coding experience in pain management, workers' compensation billing.Demonstrated experience with FRP or multidisciplinary rehab models as well as Commercial and Medicare pain management coding.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet daily deadlines, and collaborate with cross-functional RCM teamsExperience with multiple EHR/ Practice Management systems (IMS, Nextgen, Athena, eClinicalWorks or similar)Basic understanding of NCCI edits and payer-specific billing guidelinesAccuracy and attention to detail, analytical thinking and problem solving and high integrity and compliance focusAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., formulas, pivot tables) and solid skills in other Microsoft Office applicationsCompensation Range:$26.00 to $33.00 HourlyAll compensation ranges are posted based on internal equity, job requirements, experience, and geographical locations.Why You'll Love Working Here:Amazing work/life balanceGenerous Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription benefits (PPO & HMO)401(K) Plan with Employer MatchingLicense & Tuition ReimbursementsPaid Time OffHoliday Pay & Floating HolidayEmployee Perks and Discount ProgramsSupportive environment to help you grow and succeedBoomerang Healthcare (BHC) is a multidisciplinary and comprehensive team of experienced, committed healthcare providers that treat pain. Our team of doctors approaches each patient with one goal in mind: to help patients return to normal daily activities. Our providers create a comprehensive care plan, then monitor, manage and coordinate patient access to health services at BHC.Boomerang Healthcare strives to be a diverse workforce that reflects, at all job levels, the patients we serve. Boomerang Healthcare is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please contact us.