Medical Coder II - Remote

Meduit; United States; Remote; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

HSA and FSA available

Paid Wellness Time and Holidays

Employer paid life insurance and long‑

term disability

Internal growth opportunities

Job summary

Meduit is seeking a Medical Coder II to work remotely, performing accurate coding for hospital outpatient and professional services across multiple EMR systems, including EPIC. You will analyze denials, ensure compliant coding, and submit clean claims to optimize reimbursement.

The role requires at least a high school diploma, 5 years of coding/denials experience, and AHIMA/AAPC certification options. Competitive hourly compensation and comprehensive benefits accompany opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5 years of on-the-job experience in abstract coding and coding denials for hospital outpatient and professional claims.
• Payor and Policy Research experience.
• Experience Epic platform.
• Certifications: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Read and analyze patient records.
• Code for services including E/M, labs, imaging, injections/infusions, and specialty procedures in clinic and hospital outpatient settings.
• Monitor, research, and correct claim denials within health plan requirements and document trends.
• Submit clean claims for payment.
• Comply with coding guidelines and industry standards (CCI edits, Medicare bulletins, ACR bulletins).
• Find documentation in EMR systems like EPIC, ECW, Cerner, Meditech.
• Interact with clients to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and information security.
• Maintain an error rate of 5% or less.
• Meet production goals set by supervisor.

Skills

Abstract coding

Coding denials

Documentation interpretation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates in Health Information Management

ACM/AHIMA/AAPC certification eligible

Tools

Epic

Job description

Medical Coder IIMeduit is a national leader in healthcare revenue cycle management, supporting hospitals and physician practices in 48 states. We focus on optimizing payments, allowing clients to focus on patient care, and pride ourselves on our core values: Integrity, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Client-Focused, and Results-Oriented.The Medical Coding Specialist II is responsible for correctly coding healthcare claims and analyzing denials to obtain proper reimbursement. The Medical Coder accurately and efficiently codes hospital outpatient and professional service using official code sets and classifications systems to obtain the most accurate data based on documentation.Title: Medical Coder II Location: Remote Schedule: 8am – 5pm in Eastern, Central, Mountain, or Pacific time zones Department: Insurance Reports To: Coding Supervisor Compensation: $26-$30 per hour, depending on qualifications

Key Responsibilities:

• Read and analyze patient records
• Accurately and efficiently code for a variety of services including but not limited to, evaluation and management, laboratory, imaging, injections and infusions, and specialty surgical procedures in the clinic and hospital outpatient settings.
• Monitor, research, and correct claim denials within health plan requirements and document any trends with which to follow-up
• Submits clean claims for payment
• Complies with Federal and State standards utilizing CCI edits, Medicare bulletins, ACR bulletins, etc. to keep abreast of the changes within the industry
• Maintains knowledge of and complies with coding guidelines
• Find documentation in multiple EMR systems such as EPIC, ECW, Cerner, Meditech
• Interacts with clients to ensure accuracy
• Maintain patient confidentiality and information security
• Maintain an error rate of 5% or less
• Must meet production goals assigned by supervisor

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5 years of on-the-job experience in abstract coding and coding denials for both hospital outpatient and professional claims
• Payor and Policy Research experience
• Experience Epic platform
• Any of the following certifications by AAPC or AHIMA (Proof of current certification required):
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
• Or equivalent certification from AAPC or AHIMA

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates degree or equivalent in Health Information Management
• MediTech experience
• Rural Health Clinic experience
• Critical Access Healthcare experience

Employment eligibility:

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire
• The company does not provide employment visa sponsorship for this position
• As a condition of employment, a pre-employment background check will be conducted
• At this time, we are unable to consider candidates residing in the state of New York for this position

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA and FSA available
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Wellness Time and Holidays
• Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Internal growth opportunities

Meduit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on any protected class and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, consistent with applicable laws.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, satisfactory references, and any required documentation.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.