Remote Medical Coder (ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT)

Concord Hospital; Concord (NH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Concord Hospital is seeking a professional Medical Coder to review demographic and clinical records, applying ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS codes according to guidelines. The role spans multiple encounter types and requires in-person trainings and interviews, with potential to transition to remote work.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of hospital coding experience, and relevant certifications such as CCS/CCS-P/CIC/COC. Strong knowledge of CPT/HCPCS and HIPAA compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum: high school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Associate degree in Health Information Technology or related field.
• CPC credentialed coders with hospital-based experience may be considered.
• RHIA or RHIT preferred for advanced roles.

Responsibilities

• Review electronic medical records to identify all episodes of care and assign accurate ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS codes.
• Use encoder tools and coding references to ensure accuracy, compliance, and throughput.
• Query physicians when documentation is incomplete or unclear to support proper code assignment.
• Prioritize daily work queues to support DNFB reduction and timely billing.
• Protect patient privacy and ensure data integrity per HIPAA and policies.

Skills

Medical terminology

Coding guidelines

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Organization & time management

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Health Information Technology or related field

RHIA or RHIT preferred

Tools

3M Encoder

Coders Desk Reference

CPT Assistant

AHA Coding Clinics

AI-assisted coding platforms

Job description

Concord Hospital is seeking a professional Medical Coder to review demographic and clinical records, applying ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS codes according to guidelines. The role spans multiple encounter types and requires in-person trainings and interviews, with potential to transition to remote work.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of hospital coding experience, and relevant certifications such as CCS/CCS-P/CIC/COC. Strong knowledge of CPT/HCPCS and HIPAA compliance is essential.