Remote Medical Coder - ICD-10/CPT Specialist

Concord Hospital; New Hampshire; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Concord Hospital in New Hampshire seeks an experienced Medical Coder to review demographic and clinical records, assign ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS codes, and ensure compliant coding across OBS, ED, ASC and ancillary services.

The role uses AI-assisted and manual coding platforms, emphasizing data integrity for quality reporting and reimbursement. Remote/hybrid work is supported, with occasional weekend or evening hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Analyze electronic medical records to identify all episodes of care and apply codes per ICD-10-CM/AMA guidelines.
• Meet or exceed departmental productivity and quality targets.
• Complete yearly competency testing on compliance, operations and coding standards.
• Use encoder tools and reference materials to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Query physicians when documentation is incomplete or unclear.
• Prioritize daily work queues to support DNFB reduction and timely billing.
• Maintain HIPAA-compliant data privacy and security in all coding activities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze electronic medical record to identify all episodes of care, extracts demographic and clinical documentation and applies accurate codes.
• Processes work to meet or exceed departmental productivity and quality targets.
• Demonstrates competency by completing yearly competency testing on compliance, operations and regulatory coding standards.
• Uses encoder (3M) with reference tools to enhance standardization and quality.
• Queries physicians when documentation is incomplete or unclear and follows CDI guidelines.
• Prioritizes and manages daily work queues to support DNFB reduction and timely billing.
• Protects patient privacy and ensures data integrity per HIPAA and facility policies.
• Participates in audits and responds to coding denials with proper documentation.

Skills

Medical terminology

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Health Information Technology

Tools

3M Encoder

Coders Desk Reference

CPT Assistant

Job description

Concord Hospital in New Hampshire seeks an experienced Medical Coder to review demographic and clinical records, assign ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS codes, and ensure compliant coding across OBS, ED, ASC and ancillary services.

The role uses AI-assisted and manual coding platforms, emphasizing data integrity for quality reporting and reimbursement. Remote/hybrid work is supported, with occasional weekend or evening hours as needed.