Medical Coding Specialist (Brazil, Remote)

Rex.zone; Brasil; Remote; BRL 207,157 - 345,263; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare solutions provider is hiring a full-time Medical Coding Specialist in Brazil to translate clinical documentation into coding standards like ICD-10-CM and CPT. The role involves assigning codes, ensuring compliance with billing requirements, and supporting clean claims submissions. Ideal candidates will have US medical coding experience and strong knowledge of coding conventions. This position offers a competitive hourly rate of $30–$50 and a remote working setup.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in US medical coding (inpatient, outpatient, or professional services).
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS conventions.
• Ability to interpret clinical documentation and apply coding compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and CPT/HCPCS procedure codes.
• Resolve coding edits and support clean claims submission.
• Support denial management by analyzing root causes.

Skills

US medical coding experience

ICD-10-CM knowledge

CPT conventions understanding

Strong documentation interpretation

Job description

Overview

Medical Coding Jobs in Brazil (Remote)
Rex.zone is hiring a full-time Medical Coding Specialist in Brazil to translate clinical documentation into ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes to support clean claims, compliant billing, and strong revenue cycle performance.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and CPT/HCPCS procedure codes from clinical documentation
• Apply E/M and modifier rules where applicable to support accurate reimbursement and compliance
• Follow payer policies and CMS guidance, including medical necessity and documentation requirements
• Resolve coding edits and support clean claims submission with claims and billing teams
• Support denial management by analyzing root causes and proposing corrective actions
• Participate in QA, coding audits, and feedback loops to improve accuracy and turnaround time
• Maintain audit-ready notes and adhere to HIPAA-aligned secure data handling processes

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in US medical coding (inpatient, outpatient, or professional services)
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS conventions
• Familiarity with DRG logic, claims edits, and payer guidelines
• Ability to interpret clinical documentation and apply coding compliance standards
• Comfort working independently with productivity and QA metrics in a remote setup

Compensation

Competitive hourly rate: $30–$50/hr.