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Flexible Medical Coding Consultant Jobs (NOW HIRING)

$33.85 - $55.86/hr

Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Documentation & Coding Consultant, you will design ... medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.

From fulfilling a single patient's request for their medical records to powering the AI revolution ... Use VPN access to ensure productive and flexible task completion * Uphold Datavant and HIM Division ...

From fulfilling a single patient's request for their medical records to powering the AI revolution ... Use VPN access to ensure productive and flexible task completion * Uphold Datavant and HIM Division ...

From fulfilling a single patient's request for their medical records to powering the AI revolution ... Use VPN access to ensure productive and flexible task completion * Uphold Datavant and HIM Division ...

$33.85 - $55.86/hr

Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Documentation & Coding Consultant, you will design ... We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect ...

Prepay Coding Consultant

Plymouth, MN ยท Remote

$23.89 - $42.69/hr

Utilize medical coding software programs or reference materials to identify appropriate codes * Apply relevant Medical Coding Reference, Federal, State, and Professional guidelines to assign and ...

From fulfilling a single patient's request for their medical records to powering the AI revolution ... Use VPN access to ensure productive and flexible task completion * Uphold Datavant and HIM Division ...

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How much do flexible medical coding consultant jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for flexible medical coding consultant in the United States is $148,159.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $97,500.00 and $181,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Flexible Medical Coding Consultant vs Medical Coding Specialist?

AspectFlexible Medical Coding ConsultantMedical Coding Specialist
CertificationsAHIMA or AAPC credentials, CPC or CCS certificationsSame certifications as consultant, often CPC or CCS
Work EnvironmentFreelance, contract, or remote workIn-house or outpatient facility settings
Employer & IndustryHealthcare providers, billing companies, consulting firmsHospitals, clinics, physician offices

The main difference is that a Flexible Medical Coding Consultant typically works on a contract or freelance basis, offering coding services across various organizations, while a Medical Coding Specialist is usually employed full-time within a healthcare facility. Both roles require similar certifications and skills, but their work settings and employment types differ.

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Infographic showing various Flexible Medical Coding Consultant job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $148,159 per year, or $71.2 per hour.

Senior HIM & Coding Consultant

PCG INTERNATIONAL INC

Chicago, IL โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

Description:

PCG Consulting International partners with healthcare organizations to solve complex operational, technology, and business challenges that improve financial performance and patient care.

PCG Consulting Group is seeking an experienced Senior HIM & Coding Consultant to support a large-scale hospital revenue recovery and operational stabilization initiative. This consultant will provide expertise in Health Information Management (HIM), clinical documentation, medical coding, and revenue cycle operations to help restore accurate billing and reimbursement.

Working alongside Revenue Cycle Consultants, Data Architects, Patient Financial Services, and technical teams, the Senior HIM & Coding Consultant will validate clinical documentation, assess coding accuracy, support claim reconstruction, and identify opportunities to improve documentation and reimbursement processes.


Key Responsibilities
  • Review clinical documentation to ensure coding accuracy and billing compliance.
  • Evaluate ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS coding practices.
  • Assess documentation quality and identify coding gaps affecting reimbursement.
  • Support claim reconstruction by validating coded encounters and supporting documentation.
  • Collaborate with HIM, Coding, Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI), Revenue Integrity, and Patient Financial Services teams.
  • Review denied claims and identify documentation or coding issues contributing to payment delays.
  • Recommend process improvements that enhance coding accuracy and revenue cycle performance.
  • Assist with documentation audits and coding validation efforts.
  • Produce findings and recommendations for project leadership.

Engagement Details
  • Project-Based W2 Consulting Position
  • Primarily Remote
  • Occasional onsite meetings in the Chicago metropolitan area as project needs require.
  • Several-month engagement with the potential for extension.
Why Join PCG Consulting Group?

Join an experienced consulting team supporting one of the Chicago area's most significant hospital revenue recovery initiatives. You'll work alongside healthcare leaders and technical experts to improve documentation quality, coding accuracy, and financial performance while helping restore critical hospital operations.

Requirements:

7+ years of Health Information Management (HIM) and hospital coding experience.

  • Extensive knowledge of:
    • ICD-10-CM
    • ICD-10-PCS
    • CPT
    • HCPCS
    • MS-DRGs
    • APCs
  • Strong understanding of hospital revenue cycle operations and reimbursement methodologies.
  • Experience with Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) initiatives.
  • Experience working with acute care hospitals or integrated health systems.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, or other HIM/coding certifications.
  • Experience with revenue cycle optimization or recovery initiatives.
  • Experience with hospital EHR platforms such as Paragon, Epic, Cerner, or Meditech.
  • Healthcare consulting experience.
  • Knowledge of Revenue Integrity and coding compliance.