Remote Medical Coder ICD-10-CM CPT Audits

Ascendion; United States; Remote; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

Paid time off

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Holidays & floating days

Learning Management System

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ascendion is seeking a detail-oriented Medical Coder to support healthcare AI initiatives. The role focuses on reviewing clinical documentation and validating ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II codes for accuracy and compliance.

This 100% remote, full-time position requires 2–4 years of coding experience, CPC/ CCS certification, and a commitment to patient confidentiality while delivering high-quality coding outputs in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of hands-on medical coding experience, ICD-10-CM and CPT coding for outpatient encounters.
• Active CPC, CCS, or equivalent medical coding certification.
• Strong understanding of clinical documentation and coding guidelines.
• Familiarity with E/M coding and medical necessity.
• Excellent attention to detail and written communication.
• Ability to work independently in a high-volume environment while maintaining quality.

Responsibilities

• Review provider notes and encounters to identify diagnoses, procedures, and services.
• Assign and validate ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS Level II codes per project requirements.
• Evaluate AI-generated summaries and coding outputs for accuracy and completeness.
• Identify unsupported codes and inconsistencies; escalate ambiguous cases to SMEs.
• Apply current coding guidelines, payer requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Conduct coding audits and document audit findings and feedback.
• Collaborate with coding SMEs, clinical stakeholders, and AI teams to improve quality.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and protect PHI.

Skills

Medical coding

ICD-10-CM

CPT coding

Audits

CPC/ CCS

E/M coding

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Data privacy

Education

Bachelor’s in Health Information Management (or related)

Nursing degree

Related field

Job description

Ascendion is seeking a detail-oriented Medical Coder to support healthcare AI initiatives. The role focuses on reviewing clinical documentation and validating ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II codes for accuracy and compliance.

This 100% remote, full-time position requires 2–4 years of coding experience, CPC/ CCS certification, and a commitment to patient confidentiality while delivering high-quality coding outputs in a high-volume environment.