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Certified Medical Coder | Remote | Temp to Hire | $21.42/Hour

Put Your Medical Coding Expertise to Work From Home!

Are you an experienced Certified Medical Coder with a strong background in reimbursement reviews, revenue cycle management, and payment analysis? We are seeking a detail-oriented professional to join our team in a remote, temp to hire opportunity where you'll play a critical role in ensuring accurate reimbursement decisions and supporting healthcare payment integrity.

If you enjoy solving complex reimbursement challenges, analyzing medical claims, and making data-driven decisions, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay

• $21.42 per hour

Position Details

• Location: Remote
• Employment Type: Temp to Hire
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
• Equipment: Provided by Client

What You'll Do

As a Certified Medical Coder, you will perform retrospective payment reimbursement reviews while ensuring compliance with coding guidelines, payer policies, and reimbursement regulations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Review complex medical claims and reimbursement determinations
• Analyze payment discrepancies, denials, recoupments, and claim adjustments
• Interpret Explanations of Benefits (EOBs) to determine appropriate reimbursement
• Apply CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, and modifier guidelines accurately
• Evaluate payer policies, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations
• Research and resolve reimbursement issues through critical analysis
• Prepare clear, professional, and well-supported payment determination letters
• Identify reimbursement trends and revenue recovery opportunities
• Ensure compliance with coding standards and healthcare regulations
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve complex reimbursement scenarios
• Manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional accuracy and meeting deadlines

What We're Looking For

Our client prefers candidates with 3 to 5 years of medical coding and reimbursement review experience.

Required Qualifications

• Current Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification through AAPC or AHIMA
• Strong knowledge of:
  • ICD-10-CM
  • CPT
  • HCPCS
  • CPT modifiers and reimbursement methodology
• Experience interpreting Explanations of Benefits (EOBs), including:
  • Payment corrections
  • Recoupments
  • Claim adjustments
  • Underpayments
• Broad knowledge of CPT coding across multiple medical specialties
• Strong understanding of healthcare reimbursement and payer guidelines
• Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to prepare formal payment determination letters
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Preferred Experience

Experience with Revenue Cycle Management (RCM), including:

• Charge capture
• Claims submission
• Payment posting
• Denial management
• Appeals
• Accounts receivable
• Contract compliance
• Underpayment identification
• Revenue recovery analysis

Knowledge of the No Surprises Act and its impact on reimbursement and billing practices is highly preferred.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university preferred

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Fully remote position
• Equipment provided
• Monday through Friday schedule with evenings and weekends off
• Temp to hire opportunity with long-term career potential
• Join a collaborative team focused on payment integrity and healthcare compliance
• Work on challenging, meaningful reimbursement reviews that directly impact healthcare outcomes

If you're an experienced Certified Medical Coder with a passion for reimbursement analysis, revenue cycle management, and payment accuracy, apply today and take the next step in your healthcare career!

Throughout the past 35+ years, MMC, one of the most trusted names in workforce management services, has successfully delivered strategic solutions to large and small businesses in numerous industries.
We have built our reputation on partnering with our clients and candidates to achieve the desired results. Our recruiting professionals have extensive experience matching the right candidate, to the right client, for the right position. We provide the best opportunities to the most talented candidates in a multitude of industries.
MMC is a privately owned business with corporate headquarters in Irving, Texas. With 2,000+ employees, working in 40+ states, MMC is able to support all United States locations, and some international locations.
We appreciate your interest in reviewing this particular position and we encourage you to visit our website where you can always search and apply for opportunities at www.mmcgrp.com
Benefits with MMC Group
MMC offers health insurance plans for our active candidates on assignment, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits

Join MMC and enjoy the support of a team that values your well-being, both on and off the job!
MMC strives to ensure all job postings confirm details of the position, the rate of pay, and acknowledge that medical benefits are offered.
Get started on your career journey today! Apply to become a part of the MMC Team!
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