Freelance Remote Inpatient Coding Jobs in Austin, TX

Remote Pro Fee Medical Coder

Remote Pro Fee Medical Coder Job Description:

• Review and interpret clinical documentation to assign accurate diagnosis, procedure, and evaluation and management (E/M) codes.
• Apply ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, HCPCS Level II, and modifier coding guidelines in accordance with official coding conventions and regulatory requirements.
• Code physician services for inpatient, outpatient, and ancillary encounters.
• Ensure compliance with CMS, Medicare, Medicaid, commercial payer, and client-specific coding requirements.
• Identify documentation deficiencies and communicate within the appropriate channels regarding coding clarification needs.
• Consistently meet established turnaround times, productivity standards, and quality expectations while managing workload independently.
• Participate in coding audits, quality reviews, education sessions, and process improvement initiatives.
• Stay current on coding updates, regulatory changes, payer policies, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with coding leadership, auditors, and client representatives to resolve coding-related issues.
• Support revenue cycle optimization through accurate and timely coding practices.

Remote Pro Fee Medical Coder Required Qualifications:

• At least 2+ years of experience in inpatient and outpatient physician-fee medical coding
• Encounter types to include Inpatient, Long Term Care, Observation, Emergency, Same Day Surgery, Clinic Visits, Ancillary services.
• Experience with the following specialty services: cardiology, dentistry and oral/maxillofacial surgery, dermatology, endocrinology, otolaryngology (ENT), gastroenterology, hematology/oncology, infectious disease, internal medicine, musculoskeletal/orthopedic medicine, nephrology, neurology, obstetrics and gynecology, optometry/ophthalmology, anesthesiology, pain management and palliative care, psychology, pulmonary medicine, rheumatology, general surgery, plastic surgery, and urology.
• Active AAPC or AHIMA coding certification required.
• Proven ability to work independently and efficiently in a remote environment
• Epic experience is strongly preferred.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Austin, TX.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.