Remote Medical Coder – Hospital Coding Specialist

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 inpatient and outpatient medical records, operative reports, discharge summaries and outpatient notes.
• Assign appropriate ICD‑10‑CM, CPT, HCPCS (US) or ICD‑10, OPCS‑4, SNOMED CT (UK) codes.
• Ensure coding complies with federal, state, NHS or payer‑specific guidelines for revenue cycle management.
• Identify documentation gaps, query physicians or clinical staff, and resolve coding errors to prevent claim denials.
• Maintain data integrity, participate in audits and stay current with coding guideline updates.

Required profile

• 3‑5 years of hospital medical coding experience (inpatient or outpatient) in the US or UK.
• Active certification from AAPC or AHIMA (e.g., CPC, CCS, CIC, COC) or equivalent UK certification.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology and pharmacology.
• Reliable remote workstation with Windows 10/11 or macOS 12+, high‑speed internet and backup power supply.

Required skills

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