Somewhere in a stack of patient charts sits a modifier code that, if entered wrong, turns a clean claim into a rejected one. Fixing that before it happens is basically the job. We're hiring a Certified Professional Coder to work fully remotely, reading clinical documentation closely and assigning codes that hold up on first submission.
What the Work Involves
You'll pull patient records and assign CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II codes based on what the documentation actually supports. Some charts are straightforward. Others leave real gaps, and part of the job is recognizing when a gap means you should flag the provider instead of guessing your way through it. Payer rules shift often enough that staying current takes ongoing attention, not a one-time read of a manual.
Responsibilities
On a normal week you'll be doing most of the following:
- Assigning CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II codes based on documented clinical evidence
- Keeping claims compliant with national guidelines and whatever a given payer requires on top of that
- Taking part in internal audits, catching gaps in documentation before they become denials
- Giving providers clear, specific feedback when their notes are too thin to code confidently
- Fixing billing errors so claims go out clean the first time
- Keeping coding consistent across records so the data downstream actually means something
- Following HIPAA rules throughout, particularly inside EHR systems where a small slip is easy to make
What Gets You Considered
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Certification: An active CPC through AAPC is required, no exceptions on this one.
Experience: At least 2 years in outpatient or physician coding.
Beyond that, you'll need a working grasp of anatomy, medical terminology, and the clinical procedures behind the codes you assign. Remote coding relies more on self-discipline than on supervision, so you'll want to manage your time well already. Familiarity with payer policies and claim submission rules specifically in a remote setup helps too.
What Makes You Stand Out
- Some background in risk adjustment or HCC coding models
- You can pull actual patterns out of coding data instead of just logging errors one by one
- Prior remote coding or documentation experience, so the setup isn't entirely new to you
Systems You'll Use
Day-to-day, you'll move between EHR platforms such as Epic, Cerner, or Meditech, plus coding tools like 3M Encoder, TruCode, or Optum360 for validation. Team communication runs through Zoom, Teams, and Slack. Naukri Mitra has placed coders in similar remote roles who already knew two or three of these systems well; training fills in any remaining gaps.
What Remote Means Here
You build your schedule around getting the work done properly, not around a clock-in time. There are periodic check-ins and webinars to keep everyone aligned, but nobody's watching over your shoulder while you code. Feedback moves in both directions. You'll hear how your coding is doing, and you're expected to speak up when a provider's documentation isn't giving you enough to work with.
Pay and Benefits
- $65,920 annual salary
- Health insurance coverage
- Paid time off and holiday leave
- A stipend toward setting up your home office
- Support for continuing education and coding certifications
- Bonus potential tied to accuracy and claim outcomes rather than raw volume
Where This Can Go
Coders who stay in this role for a while tend to move into compliance auditing, senior coding roles, or leadership positions within virtual health information teams. Performance reviews are built around what you're actually working toward, not a generic checklist that hasn't been updated in years.
Why It Matters
Every code you assign either helps a provider get paid correctly or prevents an error from appearing in a patient's permanent record. Fewer denials, cleaner reimbursement, tighter documentation. None of it feels abstract once you're the one deciding what a chart actually says.
How to Apply
Send your CPC credential along with your coding background. We're looking for someone who's precise by habit, comfortable pushing back on providers when warranted, and capable of working with minimal hand-holding. If that's you, go ahead and apply.
Open to applicants in the USA, Canada, UK, EU countries, Australia, India, and other regions, as long as you can work remotely and hold an active CPC certification.
