Certified Medical Coder
New York, New York County, New York, 10261, USA
Listed on 2026-03-07
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Healthcare
Healthcare Administration, Medical Billing and Coding
We are seeking an experienced Certified Medical Coder to join our team in an acute care setting. This opportunity begins with 1–2 weeks of onsite training (flexible per hiring manager) and transitions to a fully remote role once responsibilities are mastered. If you are a detail-oriented professional with a strong inpatient coding background and the ability to work independently, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities- Perform accurate and compliant medical coding in an acute care setting, with a strong focus on Inpatient and Emergency Department (ED) cases
- Apply advanced knowledge of ICD-9-CM, ICD-10, and CPT-4 coding systems
- Utilize EPIC and 3M/HDS coding applications and encoder tools effectively
- Ensure adherence to official coding guidelines, payor-specific requirements, and federal billing regulations
- Review and analyze medical documentation thoroughly to ensure coding accuracy and optimal reimbursement
- Research and resolve complex coding scenarios and related issues
- Collaborate closely with Clinical Documentation Specialists (CDS) to improve documentation accuracy and integrity
- Support coder training initiatives and contribute to team knowledge development
- Maintain high productivity and accuracy standards while working with minimal supervision
- Minimum of three (3) years of acute care coding experience, including both inpatient and outpatient exposure
- Prior experience collaborating with Clinical Documentation Specialists preferred
- CCS or CCP certification required (must be from AHIMA)
- RHIA or RHIT credential preferred
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and disease processes
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, ICD-9-CM, ICD-10, CPT-4, EPIC, and 3M/HDS applications
- Strong understanding of coding guidelines, payor requirements, and federal billing regulations
- Demonstrated analytical skills with the ability to research and resolve complex coding issues
- Ability to work efficiently and independently with minimal training in a remote environment
- 9-week contract position
- Fully remote position
- Shift is 7 hrs./day, 35 hrs./week
- Hourly Pay Range: $34 - $37 hourly
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Pride Global and its affiliates, including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, Pride Now, and Pride One, offer eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.
Pride Health is Pride Global's healthcare staffing branch, providing recruitment solutions for healthcare professionals and the industry at large since 2010. As a minority-owned business that delivers exceptional service to its clients and candidates by capitalizing on diverse recruiting, account management, and staffing backgrounds, Pride Health's expert team provides tailored and swift sourcing solutions to help connect healthcare talent with their dream jobs.
Pride Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We comply with all applicable nondiscrimination laws enforced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
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