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Knowledge of government programs, i.e., Medicare and Medicaid. * Knowledge of insurance company's policies and procedures. * Knowledge of CPT, ICD-9, HCPCS coding. * Knowledge of anatomy and medical ...

Knowledge of government programs, i.e., Medicare and Medicaid. * Knowledge of insurance company's policies and procedures. * Knowledge of CPT, ICD-9, HCPCS coding. * Knowledge of anatomy and medical ...

Knowledge of government programs, i.e., Medicare and Medicaid. * Knowledge of insurance company's policies and procedures. * Knowledge of CPT, ICD-9, HCPCS coding. * Knowledge of anatomy and medical ...

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How much do medical coder government jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for medical coder government in Tennessee is $20.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $21.83 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by medical coders in government healthcare settings?

Medical Coders working in government settings often encounter the challenge of staying up to date with frequently changing regulations and coding standards specific to federal health programs. These roles may also involve navigating complex claims and documentation requirements, as well as ensuring strict compliance with privacy laws like HIPAA. Additionally, Medical Coders must work closely with other healthcare professionals to reconcile data discrepancies and support audits. Adapting to these challenges helps coders maintain high standards of accuracy and protects the integrity of government healthcare operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the medical coder government position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Medical Coder Government, a thorough understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and regulatory coding guidelines is essential, often requiring a certification such as CPC or CCS and experience with ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS code sets. Familiarity with specialized coding software and government health information systems is important for accurate records management. Attention to detail, discretion, and strong organizational skills are valuable soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure accurate coding for health services, compliance with federal regulations, and efficient claims processing within government healthcare programs.

What is a medical coder government?

A Medical Coder in a government role is responsible for reviewing medical records and assigning standardized codes for diagnoses, procedures, and treatments for billing and reporting purposes. These coders typically work in federal agencies, Veterans Affairs hospitals, military healthcare facilities, or public health organizations. They ensure compliance with regulations such as Medicare, Medicaid, and other government-funded healthcare programs. Accuracy is critical, as these codes impact reimbursements and statistical data used for public health initiatives.

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Infographic showing various Medical Coder Government job openings in Tennessee as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,329 per year, or $20.4 per hour.

Inpatient Professional Fee, Profee Medical Coder - Remote/Nationwide

Signature Performance

Memphis, TN • On-site

$16.75 - $22.25/hr

Other

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago


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6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

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Job description

This is a remote based position. Applicants can be located nationwide

Back Inpatient Professional Fee, Profee Medical Coder #2848 United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Position Description

About You

You are a person who is passionate about accurate Evaluation and Management (E&M) ICD-10-CM, ICD-10- PCS, current procedural terminology (CPT) and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes, modifiers and quantities derived from medical record documentation (paper or electronic) for encounters dependent upon record type.

  • Tell us about your experience with Medical Coding.
  • Are you a team player and a self-motivator?
  • What is your experience with conducting business in a way that is credit to a company?
  • We are counting on you to manage multiple projects using your problem-solving skills.
  • We are looking for someone UNCOMMON. What is uncommon about you?

Are you highly committed? Are you team-oriented? Do you value professionalism, trust, honesty, and integrity? If so, we cannot wait to meet you.

About The Position

  • Assign the principal and secondary diagnoses and procedures by thoroughly reviewing all documentation in the medical record utilizing knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and pathology.
  • Review the discharge summary, history and physical, physician progress notes, consultation reports, radiology, laboratory, pathology, operative records, emergency room record to accurately assign diagnosis and / or procedure. Determine diagnoses that were treated, monitored, and evaluated and procedures done during the episode of care and assign appropriate codes.
  • Assigns and ensures correct code selection following Official Coding Guidelines and compliance with federal and insurance regulations.
  • Ensure the diagnoses and procedures are sequenced in order of their clinical significance to accurately assign the appropriate DRG, APC or payment tier under the Prospective Payment system to guarantee accurate reimbursement.
  • Review coding for accuracy and completeness prior to submission to billing.
  • Abstract required medical and demographic information from the medical record and enter the data into the system to ensure accuracy of the database. Responsible for correcting any data found to be in error after reviewing the medical record and comparing with system entries.
  • Ensures all required component parts of the medical record that pertain to coding are present, accurate and comply with CMS, JCAHO, and client requirements. Identify incomplete or conflicting documentation in the medical record and formulate a physician query to obtain missing documentation and/ or clarification to accurately complete the coding process. Utilize computer applications and resources essential to completing the coding process efficiently.
  • Meets coding quality and quantity expectations

Minimum Requirements:

  • Minimum 2 years of Medical Coding experience required
  • Experience with Professional Fee Coding
  • Experience with EHR systems
  • Education, Experience & Certification Requirements vary based on coding assigned. Accepted certifications from American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) include:

    • Registered Health Information Management Technician (RHIT)
    • Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
    • Certified Coding Associate (CCA) * Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
    • Certified Coding Specialist- Physician-Based (CCS-P)
    • Certified Professional Coder (CPC)


About Us

You are uncommon. We are, too. We are looking for people to help us in our mission of working hard at lowering healthcare administrative costs for federal government agencies, payers, and providers. At Signature, our mission is to improve the health of our clients' business and make the lives of the people we work with better. As we continue to experience exponential growth, we are looking for uncommon individuals to enhance our vision. We will continue to accomplish our mission by leading with our values of Passion, Courage, Integrity, and Respect in all interactions, making us a consistent annual Best Places to Work organization. We need uncommon leaders with uncommon qualities to shape our uncommon culture and achieve our uncommon mission.

About the Benefits

When you are a member of Signature Performance, you are a part of a solutions-based organization where the values of passion, integrity, courage, and respect are the driving forces behind all our decision-making. We trust you to do important work and bring the best version of yourself to work every day, so we want to help you achieve a work-life balance while consistently challenging yourself. Signature believes in fully developing each one of our Associates. Our performance-driven philosophy boasts competitive pay and additional position specific incentives, where world-class training and development, resources, and events drive our award-winning culture where everyone thrives.

  • Health Insurance
  • Fully Paid Life Insurance
  • Fully Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Professional Development and Tuition Assistance Program
  • 401(k) Program with Employer Match

Security Requirements
  • U.S. Citizenship or naturalized citizenship required for this position.
  • All work on all position at Signature Performance must be completed in the continental United States, Alaska, or Hawaii.

Work Schedule Training: Monday - Friday 8:00a - 5:00p CST
Standard Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00a - 5:00p local time Compensation Range $26.00 - $28.00/Hour Position Type Full Time

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