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Medical Coding Specialist
Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Saint Louis, St. Louis city, Missouri, 63112, USA
Listed on 2026-08-05
Saint Louis, St. Louis city, Missouri, 63112, USA
Listing for:
TEKsystems
Remote/Work from Home
position Listed on 2026-08-05
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Medical Billing and Coding, Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Compliance, Medical Records
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Pay Rate: $28.00/hour
Primarily Remote Opportunity
Monday-Friday | Flexible Start Time Between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM
6-Month Contract Opportunity
Put Your Coding Expertise to Work
We are seeking an experienced Medical Coding Specialist to join a dynamic healthcare revenue cycle team. This role is ideal for a certified coding professional with experience in medical appeals, accounts receivable, coding review, and reimbursement analysis.
The successful candidate will play a critical role in resolving denied claims, researching payer policies, reviewing clinical documentation, and ensuring accurate coding and reimbursement. If you have strong analytical skills, a passion for problem-solving, and experience working in Epic, we'd love to connect with you.
What You'll DoDenials & Appeals Management
+ Review and appeal denied claims from commercial and government payers
+ Draft appeal letters and compile supporting documentation
+ Research payer policies, regulations, and reimbursement guidelines
+ Investigate and resolve complex reimbursement issues
Coding & Documentation Review
+ Review clinical documentation to ensure accurate code assignment
+ Assign and validate ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, and Evaluation & Management (E/M) codes
+ Ensure diagnoses and procedures are properly documented and linked
+ Identify coding opportunities and areas of documentation improvement
Revenue Cycle & Accounts Receivable Support
+ Work Epic billing work queues and CRM tasks
+ Review remittance advice for payment accuracy and denials
+ Perform charge corrections as needed
+ Update insurance and demographic information within the billing system
+ Support AR follow-up and collections activities
Collaboration & Communication
+ Partner with providers, coding teams, and revenue cycle colleagues to resolve payer issues
+ Provide guidance on medical terminology, coding practices, and policy interpretation
+ Assist with special revenue cycle projects and initiatives
Required Qualifications
✅ Certified Procedural Coder (CPC) certification OR RHIT/RHIA certification
✅ Experience in one or more of the following:
+ Medical coding
+ Medical billing
+ Healthcare accounts receivable (AR)
+ Insurance collections
+ Revenue cycle operations
+ Medical appeals and denials management
✅ Strong knowledge of:
+ ICD-10 Coding
+ CPT Coding
+ HCPCS Coding
+ Medical Terminology
+ Insurance Appeals & Reimbursement Processes
✅ Experience using Epic or a comparable healthcare billing platform
Preferred Specialty Experience
Candidates with experience supporting any of the following specialties are highly encouraged to apply:
+ OB/GYN
+ Pediatrics
+ Physical Therapy
+ Ophthalmology
What Makes You Successful
The ideal candidate is:
+ Detail-oriented and highly accurate
+ Skilled at analyzing complex payer denials
+ Comfortable researching policies and interpreting guidelines
+ Organized and able to manage multiple priorities
+ A strong communicator who collaborates effectively with clinical and administrative teams
+ Committed to maintaining patient confidentiality and professional standards
Work Environment
Primarily Remote
+ Work from home the majority of the time
+ One on-site team meeting per month
+ Candidates located in Missouri or the surrounding area are strongly preferred to accommodate the monthly in-person collaboration requirement
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
⭐ Flexible start times
⭐ Remote work environment
⭐ Meaningful impact on revenue cycle performance and patient care operations
⭐ Collaborative healthcare team culture
⭐ Opportunity to leverage advanced coding and appeals expertise
⭐ Exposure to complex reimbursement and payer resolution work
Apply Today
If you're a CPC, RHIT, or RHIA-certified professional with experience in medical coding, denials, appeals, accounts receivable, and Epic, we want to hear from you. Join a team where your expertise directly contributes to reimbursement success and operational excellence.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Saint Louis, MO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $28.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of…
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