Remote Medical Coder — Precision Coding & Compliance

Odixcity Consulting; La Réunion; Sur place; EUR 39 508 - 65 847; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Remote work

Résumé du poste

Odixcity Consulting is seeking an experienced Remote Medical Coder to review patient records and assign accurate codes under US or UK standards. The role emphasizes compliance with HIPAA/GDPR and collaboration with clinicians to clarify documentation.

You will work with major EHR systems, maintain high accuracy in coding, and support revenue cycle management through precise documentation and timely coding updates.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of hospital medical coding experience (US or UK).
• Active certification from AAPC or AHIMA (US) or UK equivalent.
• Strong medical terminology, anatomy, physiology and pharmacology knowledge.
• Experience with major EHR systems and secure remote access.

Responsabilités

• Review patient records to assign ICD-10/CPT/OPCS-4 codes.
• Ensure coding accuracy and regulatory compliance (HIPAA/GDPR).
• Query clinicians to clarify ambiguous documentation.
• Identify and resolve coding defects to optimize reimbursement.
• Maintain data integrity and participate in audits.
• Stay updated with coding guidelines and payer requirements.

Connaissances

Medical coding

Attention to detail

EHR systems

US ICD-10-CM

UK ICD-10

Outils

Epic

Cerner

EMIS Web

SystmOne

Description du poste

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly meticulous and experienced Remote Medical Coder to join our dynamic healthcare team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of either US (ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS) or UK (ICD-10, OPCS-4, SNOMED CT) coding standards within a hospital setting to ensure complex patient records are reviewed, assigned through accurate diagnostic and procedural codes, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements to facilitate accurate reimbursement.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly meticulous and experienced Remote Medical Coder to join our dynamic healthcare team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of either US (ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS) or UK (ICD-10, OPCS-4, SNOMED CT) coding standards within a hospital setting to ensure complex patient records are reviewed, assigned through accurate diagnostic and procedural codes, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements to facilitate accurate reimbursement.

Job Responsibilities

• Clinical Coding: Review and analyze patient medical records, including operative reports, discharge summaries, and outpatient notes to assign appropriate ICD-10/CPT/OPCS-4 codes.
• Accuracy & Compliance: Ensure all coding complies with federal, state, and NHS/Insurance payer-specific guidelines to ensure accurate revenue cycle management.
• Documentation Review: Identify discrepancies or missing information in clinical documentation and query physicians or clinical staff for clarification.
• Reimbursement Optimization: Correct coding errors and resolve claim denials to prevent revenue loss.
• Data Integrity: Maintain high accuracy in coding, adhering to quality standards and participating in audits.
• Stay Updated: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of coding guideline changes and compliance regulations.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of hospital medical coding experience (Inpatient or Outpatient) in the US or UK.
• Candidate must have active certification from AAPC or AHIMA (e.g., CPC, CCS, CIC, COC) for US, or recognized UK equivalent.
• Knowledge of strong command of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology.
• Great Experience with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems (e.g., Epic, Cerner, EMIS Web, SystmOne).
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify patterns.
• Candidates must possess a modern, functioning computer (Windows 10/11 or macOS 12+) capable of handling secure remote desktop applications.
• Must have stable, high-speed, and reliable internet connection (fiber/cable preferred).
• Backup Supply: Mandatory, verifiable strong backup power supply (UPS or Generator/Inverter) to ensure continuous operation during power outages.
• Working environment must be quiet, and secure, HIPAA/GDPR-compliant workspace to ensure patient confidentiality