Senior Medical Coder: Precision, Compliance & Reimbursement

Alteva RCM; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid family leave

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee discounts

Employee referrals

Employee assistance

Job summary

Alteva RCM is seeking a Professional Coder to accurately review clinical documentation and assign diagnosis and procedure codes for professional services across specialties. You will apply coding guidelines and payer rules to ensure clean claims and timely reimbursement, supporting revenue cycle performance and compliance.

Responsibilities include coding production, researching complex scenarios, meeting daily productivity targets, and escalating issues to leadership as needed.

Qualifications

• AHIMA or AAPC-certified coding program with an active credential in good standing (e.g., CPC, CCS)
• Minimum of 3 years of recent hands-on physician/professional services coding experience across one or more specialties
• Proficient knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, CPT, ICD-10-CM, modifiers, disease processes, and applicable Medicare/Medicaid policies for professional services
• High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with reporting and data analysis tools preferred
• Proven ability to multi-task, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience coding professional services across multiple specialties and service lines (e.g., surgical, anesthesia, E/M) preferred
• Experience using encoder tools and queue-based workflow systems to manage volume and turnaround time preferred
• Prior participation in coding audits, denial prevention initiatives, or documentation improvement efforts preferred

Responsibilities

• Review clinical documentation and accurately assign diagnosis and procedure codes for professional services in accordance with official coding guidance and payer requirements
• Code assigned tickets accurately and in a timely manner to support clean claim submission and maximize reimbursement
• Independently research and resolve coding scenarios, including payer-specific edits and documentation questions, using available resources and tools
• Meet daily productivity targets and maintain consistent coding quality
• Communicate coding and documentation issues, trends, and potential risks to the Lead Medical Coder and/or Medical Coding Manager
• Escalate complex scenarios or unclear documentation through established workflows to support timely resolution
• Maintain current knowledge of coding guidelines and payer policies; maintain required credentials in good standing
• Participate in department meetings and ongoing education; demonstrate flexibility to expand coding skills into additional specialties as business needs evolve
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership

Skills

Medical coding

CPT ICD-10-CM

Communication

Multitasking

Education

AHIMA/AAPC credential

Tools

Encoder tools

Reporting tools

Job description

Alteva RCM is seeking a Professional Coder to accurately review clinical documentation and assign diagnosis and procedure codes for professional services across specialties. You will apply coding guidelines and payer rules to ensure clean claims and timely reimbursement, supporting revenue cycle performance and compliance.

Responsibilities include coding production, researching complex scenarios, meeting daily productivity targets, and escalating issues to leadership as needed.