Remote Medical Coder - Precise Coding & Compliance

Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center and Veterans Community Living Center; Walsenburg (CO); Remote; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits including telehealth

Dental and vision benefits

Paid Time Off

Short-term disability

Identity protection

Job summary

Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center and Veterans Community Living Center is seeking a detail-oriented Medical Coder to join our Revenue Cycle team in a remote capacity. You will review clinical documentation, assign accurate ICD-10-PCS/ICD-10-CM codes, and ensure compliance with coding standards to support proper reimbursement.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma or GED with professional coding certification (AAPC/AHIMA/CPC) and prior experience in medical records, claims, or

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• AAPC, AHIMA or CPC certification required.
• Previous experience in medical records, claims, billing or healthcare preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Code and Abstract Medical Records: Review hospital and clinic encounters and accurately assign diagnostic and procedural codes, including reportable elements and complications.
• Ensure Coding Accuracy and Compliance: Apply established coding guidelines, conventions, and regulatory requirements to support accurate reimbursement, research, and reporting.
• Review Clinical Documentation: Analyze medical records to verify that documentation supports diagnoses, procedures, treatments, and services rendered.
• Identify and Resolve Discrepancies: Recognize documentation deficiencies, coding inconsistencies, potential billing issues, and quality-of-care concerns.
• Support Reimbursement and Reporting: Research reimbursement requirements and validate coded data through clinical documentation audits.
• Collaborate with Healthcare Professionals: Serve as a coding resource and consultant to providers, hospital and clinic staff, and external vendors.
• Promote Continuous Improvement: Research issues, recommend corrective actions, and help prevent recurring coding errors.
• Share Knowledge and Expertise: Support coding staff through consultation, training, mentoring, and onboarding assistance.
• Contribute to Team Initiatives: Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical coding

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

AAPC/AHIMA/CPC certification

Job description

Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center and Veterans Community Living Center is seeking a detail-oriented Medical Coder to join our Revenue Cycle team in a remote capacity. You will review clinical documentation, assign accurate ICD-10-PCS/ICD-10-CM codes, and ensure compliance with coding standards to support proper reimbursement.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma or GED with professional coding certification (AAPC/AHIMA/CPC) and prior experience in medical records, claims, or