Senior Medical Coder – Pulmonology

Senior Medical Coder – Pulmonology

Location: Remote (Must reside in Texas or Georgia)

Compensation & Schedule

• $35.75/hr – Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
• $42/hr – CPC with 5 years pulmonology coding experience
• Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM | 8-hour shifts
• Temp-to-perm opportunity
• Start Date: 01/06/2026

ROLE IMPACT

This position provides advanced coding expertise for specialty and high-value inpatient and outpatient pulmonology accounts. The role ensures accurate and compliant ICD-10 and CPT code assignment, supporting proper billing, claim integrity, and revenue optimization. Success is measured by coding accuracy, productivity, and contribution to documentation quality improvement across clinical teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assign ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT codes in accordance with official coding guidelines
• Review and interpret clinical documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with payer and regulatory standards
• Abstract and enter coding data into EMR systems and validate billing data integrity
• Meet established productivity and quality benchmarks (=95% accuracy)
• Collaborate with HIM and clinical documentation improvement (CDI) teams to support billing accuracy and reduce denials

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credential required (verification required upon submission)
• 5 years pulmonology coding experience required for top pay tier
• Demonstrated proficiency in ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT coding for specialty and high-dollar cases
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Stable employment history (minimum 1 year tenure per role)
• Must reside within Texas or Georgia

CORE TOOLS & SYSTEMS

• Epic or Cerner EMR
• EncoderPro or 3M 360 Encompass
• Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• ICD-10 and CPT code reference platforms

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Experience with clinical documentation improvement (CDI) initiatives
• Familiarity with payer-specific coding and compliance requirements
• Ability to train or mentor junior coders

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• In-person interview
• Background check (criminal, education, and employment verification)
• Drug screen
• Clerical and coding proficiency testing

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