Medical Coder (Professional Services) — 95%+ Accuracy

Alteva RCM; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid family leave

Short-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee discount program

Employee referral program

Job summary

Alteva RCM is seeking a Professional Coder to accurately review clinical documentation and assign diagnosis and procedure codes for professional services. You will apply official coding guidelines and payer rules to ensure clean claim submission and timely reimbursement.

We require CPC/ CCS or AHIMA/AAPC credentials with 3+ years of physician/professional services coding across multiple specialties. Strong detail orientation and communication skills are essential for success in a fast-paced team

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an AHIMA or AAPC-approved coding program with an active credential in good standing (e.g., CPC, CCS)
• Minimum of 3 years of recent hands-on physician/professional services coding experience
• Proficient knowledge of CPT, ICD-10-CM, modifiers, and payer policies for professional services
• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate/Bachelor’s preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; reporting/data analysis tools preferred
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience coding across multiple specialties and service lines (e.g., surgical, anesthesia, E/M)
• Experience with encoder tools and queue-based workflows
• Participation in coding audits/denial prevention preferred

Responsibilities

• Review clinical documentation and assign diagnosis and procedure codes accurately
• Code tickets to support clean claim submission and reimbursement
• Research and resolve coding scenarios including payer-specific edits
• Meet daily productivity targets while maintaining coding quality
• Communicate coding issues to Lead Medical Coder or Coding Manager
• Escalate complex scenarios through established workflows
• Maintain knowledge of coding guidelines and payer policies
• Participate in departmental meetings and education and expand skills as needed

Skills

Professional coding experience

CPT knowledge

ICD-10-CM knowledge

Communication skills

multitasking and time management

Attention to detail

HIPAA knowledge

Education

AHIMA/AAPC credential (e.g., CPC/CCS)

Associate’s or Bachelor's degree preferred

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Encoder tools

Queue-based workflow systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Alteva RCM is seeking a Professional Coder to accurately review clinical documentation and assign diagnosis and procedure codes for professional services. You will apply official coding guidelines and payer rules to ensure clean claim submission and timely reimbursement.

We require CPC/ CCS or AHIMA/AAPC credentials with 3+ years of physician/professional services coding across multiple specialties. Strong detail orientation and communication skills are essential for success in a fast-paced team