Remote Medical Coder

About the role

We are looking for a meticulous Remote Medical Coder to join our healthcare team. The role involves reviewing complex patient records and assigning accurate diagnostic and procedural codes in compliance with US or UK coding standards.

Key responsibilities

• Review and analyze patient medical records, including operative reports, discharge summaries, and outpatient notes to assign appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes (ICD‑10, CPT, OPCS‑4, SNOMED CT).
• Ensure coding accuracy and compliance with federal, state, NHS or payer‑specific guidelines to support revenue cycle management.
• Identify documentation gaps, query physicians or clinical staff, and resolve coding errors to prevent claim denials.
• Maintain data integrity through participation in audits and continuous quality checks.
• Stay current with coding guideline updates and regulatory changes.

Required profile

• 3‑5 years of hospital medical coding experience (inpatient or outpatient) in the US or UK.
• Active certification from AAPC or AHIMA (CPC, CCS, CIC, COC) for US coding or the recognized UK equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology and pharmacology.
• Proficiency with major EHR platforms such as Epic, Cerner, EMIS Web or SystmOne.
• Reliable computer (Windows 10/11 or macOS 12+) and high‑speed internet connection, with a verified backup power source.

Required skills

• ICD‑10‑CM, CPT, HCPCS coding standards.
• OPCS‑4 and SNOMED CT coding standards.
• Epic, Cerner, EMIS Web, SystmOne EHR systems.