Senior Medical Coding Specialist

Virtual Vocations Inc; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

DaMar Staffing is seeking a Senior Medical Coding Specialist to review and assign codes for outpatient encounters while working remotely, ensuring compliance and training staff.

This full-time role develops workflows, uses coding classification systems, and provides guidance on complex scenarios to keep documentation accurate.

Qualifications

• 4 years of relevant work experience in medical coding.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Certification as a Certified Coding Associate, Certified Coding Specialist, or Certified Professional Coder.
• Advanced knowledge of medical terminology and outpatient facility coding practices.
• Experience with compliance and regulatory requirements in healthcare coding.

Responsibilities

• Develop efficient workflows to prioritize complex coding tasks and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Utilize coding classification systems to ensure accurate code selection and address documentation gaps.
• Provide guidance and support to coding staff on complex coding scenarios and stay updated on coding regulations.

Skills

Medical coding

Regulatory compliance

Documentation review

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

To support a growing health system, the full-time Senior Medical Coding Specialist will review and assign diagnostic and procedural codes for outpatient encounters while working remotely, ensuring compliance and providing training to staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop efficient workflows to prioritize complex coding tasks and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Utilize coding classification systems to ensure accurate code selection and address documentation gaps
• Provide guidance and support to coding staff on complex coding scenarios and stay updated on coding regulations

Required Qualifications

• 4 years of relevant work experience in medical coding
• High School Diploma or GED
• Certification as a Certified Coding Associate, Certified Coding Specialist, or Certified Professional Coder
• Advanced knowledge of medical terminology and outpatient facility coding practices
• Experience with compliance and regulatory requirements in healthcare coding