Certified Medical Coder
Posted 2025-08-23
Remote, USA
Full Time
Immediate Start
<p><strong>Job Summary:</strong></p><p></p><p>We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled <strong>Certified Medical Coder </strong>to oversee our practice’s billing and revenue cycle operations. This is a hands-on role where you will not only manage and lead but also actively work billing tasks—scrubbing claims, handling appeals, and ensuring timely collections.</p><p>The ideal candidate has strong expertise in <strong>coding, billing, and revenue cycle management</strong>, with the ability to optimize processes, improve financial outcomes, and lead a team. Experience with <strong>Athena EHR</strong> is a strong plus.</p><p></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul> <li> <strong>Revenue Cycle Management:</strong> Oversee end-to-end billing and coding operations, including claims submission, payment posting, denial management, collections, and appeals.</li> <li> <strong>Coding & Compliance:</strong> Accurately apply CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS codes while ensuring compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payer policies, as well as HIPAA regulations.</li> <li> <strong>Claim Scrubbing & Appeals:</strong> Actively review claims for accuracy, scrub errors before submission, and manage appeals for denied claims.</li> <li> <strong>Process Improvement:</strong> Identify inefficiencies in billing workflows and implement strategies to streamline operations, reduce denials, and improve cash flow.</li> <li> <strong>Denial & A/R Management:</strong> Monitor denial trends, track accounts receivable, and develop corrective actions to optimize collections.</li> <li> <strong>Patient Billing:</strong> Ensure clear communication with patients regarding billing statements and financial responsibilities.</li> <li> <strong>Reporting & Analysis:</strong> Generate, review, and analyze revenue cycle reports; present financial performance insights and recommendations to leadership.</li> <li> <strong>Technology Optimization:</strong> Work with <strong>Athena EHR</strong> or similar practice management systems to improve reporting, data accuracy, and system integration.</li> </ul><p></p><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul> <li>Active <strong>Coding Certification</strong> (CPC, CCS, or equivalent) required.</li> <li>Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, finance, or a related field preferred.</li> <li> <strong>3–5 years of experience</strong> in medical billing, coding, and revenue cycle management (sleep medicine or specialty practice experience preferred).</li> <li>Strong knowledge of payer guidelines, CPT/ICD-10 coding, and reimbursement policies.</li> <li>Hands-on experience in <strong>claim scrubbing, denial management, and appeals</strong>.</li> <li>Proficiency with <strong>Athena EHR</strong> (highly preferred).</li> <li>Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.</li> <li>Ability to lead a team while also working independently in a remote setting.</li> </ul><p></p><p><strong>What We Offer:</strong></p><ul> <li>100% remote work environment.</li> <li>Stable, full-time position</li> <li>Uup to $10/hr</li> <li>Supportive leadership and a collaborative team culture.</li> </ul><p></p><p><strong>If you are a certified coder and billing professional with proven revenue cycle expertise and a strong work ethic, we would love to hear from you.</strong></p><p></p><ul><li><br></li></ul>