Certified Medical Coder – Professional & Institutional Claims | PART TIME

We are seeking an experienced and certified medical coder to join our team on a part-time basis. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in original coding, coding audits, and claims support across a variety of practice types. This role is critical to ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant claim submissions for both professional (HCFA/1500) and institutional (UB-04) claims. • *Key Responsibilities:** • Perform original coding for professional and institutional claims. • Conduct coding audits to ensure accuracy and compliance with payer guidelines. • Provide coding assistance to the billing team, including recommending replacement codes in case of claim rejections or denials. • Work collaboratively to reduce claim rejections, improve first-pass resolution rates, and maximize reimbursement. • *Requirements:** • Current certification as a CPC, CCS, or equivalent (must be verifiable). • Experience with both professional and institutional claim formats. • Strong knowledge of CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10-CM, and payer-specific coding guidelines. • Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy under pressure. • Excellent communication skills and willingness to collaborate with billing staff. • Must use the Upwork time tracker for all logged hours. • *Compensation:** • $7 per hour (contract role, ongoing work). • Strict adherence to productivity standards is required. “Milking the clock” will not be tolerated — we value efficiency and measurable results. • *Additional Notes:** We seek someone proactive, solution-oriented, and committed to high-quality coding practices. If you enjoy problem-solving and helping practices maximize reimbursement, we’d love to work with you. Apply tot his job