Specialty Medical Coder

LaSalle Network; City of Rochester (NY); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a detail-oriented Specialty Coder for a fully remote position, focusing on coding for General Surgery, Cardiology, and Anesthesia. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of professional coding experience with required certifications and a strong understanding of medical terms, ensuring compliance and accuracy in billing processes.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid Leave and Sick Leave

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional coding experience.
• Strong proficiency in General Surgery, Cardiology, or Anesthesia.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• Review and assign accurate CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS codes.
• Analyze clinical documentation for accurate code assignment.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to resolve billing discrepancies.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Compliance Standards

Attention to Detail

Education

AAPC or AHIMA Certification

Tools

Epic

Optum Encoder

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Specialty Coder to join a dynamic healthcare team in a fully remote, full-time capacity. This role focuses on coding for General Surgery, Cardiology, and Anesthesia, and plays a vital role in supporting accurate billing, compliance, and revenue cycle operations.

Specialty Coder Responsibilities :

• Review and assign accurate CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS codes for services within General Surgery, Cardiology, and Anesthesia
• Analyze clinical documentation to ensure accurate code assignment and proper sequencing
• Maintain compliance with coding guidelines, payer-specific requirements, and federal regulations
• Work collaboratively with clinical staff and billing teams to resolve discrepancies and support clean claim submission
• Assist with denial resolution and coding audits as needed

Specialty Coder Requirements :

• 5+ years of professional coding experience, with strong proficiency in at least one of the following : General Surgery, Cardiology, or Anesthesia
• AAPC or AHIMA Certification required (not CPC-A eligible)
• Familiarity with electronic medical records and coding tools; experience with Epic and Optum Encoder a plus
• Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and compliance standards
• Must have access to a personal laptop and dual monitors
• Reliable internet connection and ability to work independently in a remote setting

If you're a confident, experienced coder ready to make an impact across multiple specialties, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join a team that values accuracy, integrity, and teamwork.

Thank you,

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m / f / d / v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.

LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here : https : / / www.thelasallenetwork.com / wp-content / uploads / 2024 / 04 / Field-Employee-Benefits-LaSalle-Network.pdf