Mid-Level Manager/Lead Senior Coder

Position: Mid-Level Manager/Lead Senior Coder

Location: Remote

Contract Type: Full-Time 

Clearance: No Secret Clearance Required

Starting Salary: $58.00/Hour

 

“Candidates must hold valid credentials from either AAPC or AHIMA to be eligible to apply.”

Please indicate the position(s) you’re applying for. Include your full mailing address (for equipment shipment), desired start date, and AAPC and/or AHIMA certification number(s) (with expiration date).

Assessment Protocol

• The assessment is strictly timed and must be completed within 1 hour.

• Once the link is opened, the timer is automatically activated. The assessment cannot be paused, reopened, or restarted. Only the initial attempt will be accepted for scoring.

• Candidates are provided with a 24-hour window to complete the assessment upon receipt of the email from our team.

Please ensure appropriate preparation and a suitable testing environment before initiating the assessment.

 

Note: All positions require U.S. Citizenship. Applicants must be U.S. citizens — visa holders and green card holders are not eligible.

 

Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Mid-Level Manager / Lead Senior Medical Coder to join our remote team. This critical role serves as the most senior coder on medical record review projects and is responsible for leading coding operations, ensuring coding accuracy, and providing oversight and final review of coded records. The Lead Senior Coder will also work closely with the Project Director to ensure that all coding deliverables are tracked, completed on schedule, and meet contractual quality standards.
This position is ideal for a seasoned professional with extensive experience in coding inpatient, outpatient, and multi-specialty physician services using ICD-9/ICD-10-CM and the blended HCC model.

Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Oversight

• Serve as the primary point of contact for senior-level coding support and final reviews.
• Oversee day-to-day coding workflow and ensure that all medical record work is accurately tracked and completed on time.
• Report directly to the Project Director and escalate issues as needed.
• Ensure proper application of coding guidelines across all coding personnel.
  Coding & Analysis.
• Act as the secondary (reviewing) coder to ensure adherence to proper coding guidelines.
• Conduct final quality assurance reviews of coded medical records.
• Perform detailed analysis of Protected Health Information (PHI) according to project-specific rules defined by CMS and other regulatory bodies.
• Assign ICD-9 and ICD-10-CM codes accurately for inpatient, outpatient, and physician services.
• Participate in the intake process and assist with validation of records.
• Identify and resolve coding discrepancies in collaboration with team members.
• Support CMS appeals when necessary.
• Compliance & Professional Standards.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA and company privacy standards.
• Maintain active coding credentials and complete all required continuing education hours.
• Stay current with updates to coding guidelines and AMA standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on coding experience in:
  General acute hospital settings (inpatient & outpatient)
  Physician services.
• Retrospective audits using ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding standards
• Experience with blended HCC model coding required.
• Comprehensive knowledge of: ICD-9/ICD-10-CM coding guidelines
  AMA and CMS coding rules: Official Coding Clinics.
• Strong foundation in anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and pathology of disease.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and make sound decisions using professional judgment in accordance with the AHIMA Code of Ethics.
• Must pass a company-administered coder assessment for further consideration.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Licenses & Certifications

“Candidates must hold valid credentials from either AAPC or AHIMA to be eligible to apply.”

Candidates must hold one or more of the following active certifications:
AHIMA Certifications:

• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
• Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-Based (CCS-P)

AAPC Certifications:

• Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)
• Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)
• Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC)
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

Work Environment

• Remote position with flexible scheduling.
• Must be able to manage and lead coding work independently in a fully remote team setting.