Remote Medical Coding Specialist — ICD-10-CM/CPT/HCPCS (NextGen)

LHH; United States; Remote; USD 35,817 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K plan

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

LHH is looking for a skilled Medical Coding Specialist for a fully remote contract role lasting 2+ months. The position requires an active coding certification and recent experience using NextGen. The specialist will support a high-volume ambulatory coding team, ensuring compliance with standards and collaborating with clinical teams.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a 401K plan. Candidates should be comfortable meeting productivity benchmarks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Active coding certification (CPC, CCS, or equivalent) is required.
• Hands-on experience with NextGen is a must.
• Ambulatory coding experience is essential.
• Experience in specialties like Cardiology or Radiology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Accurately code high volume ambulatory encounters.
• Utilize NextGen for daily coding activities.
• Assign appropriate ICD‑10‑CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
• Ensure compliance with coding guidelines.
• Collaborate with billing and clinical teams to resolve coding questions.

Skills

Active coding certification (CPC, CCS, or equivalent)

Experience using NextGen

Ambulatory coding experience

Proven ability to manage high volume workloads

Strong attention to detail

Excellent time management

Tools

NextGen

Job description

LHH is looking for a skilled Medical Coding Specialist for a fully remote contract role lasting 2+ months. The position requires an active coding certification and recent experience using NextGen. The specialist will support a high-volume ambulatory coding team, ensuring compliance with standards and collaborating with clinical teams.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a 401K plan. Candidates should be comfortable meeting productivity benchmarks in a fast-paced environment.