Medical Coder (Critical Care and Pulmonary)
Tap Growth ai
- Linthicum, MD
- Permanent
- Full-time
Role: Medical Coder (Critical Care and Pulmonary)
Job Type: Work from homeResponsibilities
- Review provider documentation (including operative/clinical notes) and assign accurate ICD-10-CM diagnoses and CPT/HCPCS procedure codes (critical care, pulmonary, E/M, procedures).
- Ensure coding compliance with payer, Medicare, NCCI edits, and organizational guidelines; maximize appropriate charge capture.
- Partner with billing to resolve edits/denials; respond to coding inquiries promptly.
- Maintain high productivity and quality (accuracy & turnaround) targets.
- Support documentation improvement and provider education as needed.
- Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance; participate in meetings and education as assigned.
- HS Diploma/GED required.
- 3+ years production physician practice / surgical setting coding experience (outpatient professional fee).
- Active CPC or CCS-P certification (required).
- Hands-on Critical Care & Pulmonary coding experience (required).
- Proficiency with ICD-10-CM, CPT/HCPCS; familiarity with E/M 2023 guidelines and payer rules.
- Strong accuracy, attention to detail, and communication; reliable remote work setup (secure internet, up-to-date computer—contractor provides equipment).
- Fully Remote with a stable weekday schedule (CST/EST).
- Focused critical care & pulmonary portfolio—grow depth in high-acuity coding.
- All hours billable; clear performance expectations and supportive team.
- Work with a respected UMMS corporate billing unit and contribute to mission-driven care.
- Supportive Environment – business casual setting with emphasis on teamwork and accuracy.