Certified Medical Coder

This is a remote role. We are only hiring in the following states: AZ, CA, NM, NV, OR, TX and WA.

Responsibilities

• Assign accurate CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 codes for all services performed at BHC facilities.
• Apply appropriate modifier usage based on payer and service requirements.
• Ensure documentation supports medical necessity, procedural complexity, and level of services.
• Apply correct diagnosis sequencing and body-part specificity required for WC claims.
• Support WC-specific documentation requirements, including injury dates, causality, and treating physician narratives.
• Collaborate with billing teams to ensure correct claim formats, attachments, and WC payer rules are met.
• Ensure coding compliance with CMS, AMA, NCCI, and OIG guidelines.
• Participate in internal and external coding audits, implement corrective actions as needed.
• Identify coding trends that impact denials, underpayments, or compliance risk.
• Provide feedback and education to providers to improve documentation and coding accuracy.
• Assumes other responsibilities as appropriate to the position and organizational needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree preferred.
• Active coding certification required: CPC, CCS, or equivalent (AAPC or AHIMA).
• Minimum 3-5 years of medical coding experience in pain management, workers’ compensation billing.
• Demonstrated experience with FRP or multidisciplinary rehab models as well as Commercial and Medicare pain management coding.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet daily deadlines, and collaborate with cross-functional RCM teams.
• Experience with multiple EHR/Practice Management systems (IMS, Nextgen, Athena, eClinicalWorks or similar).
• Basic understanding of NCCI edits and payer-specific billing guidelines.
• Accuracy and attention to detail, analytical thinking and problem solving, and high integrity and compliance focus.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., formulas, pivot tables) and solid skills in other Microsoft Office applications.

Pay

Compensation Range: $26.00 to $33.00 Hourly

Benefits

• Generous Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription benefits (PPO & HMO).
• 401(K) Plan with Employer Matching.
• License & Tuition Reimbursements.
• Paid Time Off.
• Holiday Pay & Floating Holiday.
• Employee Perks and Discount Programs.