Job Description

Job Title:

Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - Denial Management (Per Diem / On-Call)

Department:

Revenue Cycle Management / Medical Coding

Location:

Remote

Job Type:

Per Diem / Contract / On-Call

Reports To:

Coding Supervisor / Manager

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled

Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

to assist on an

as-needed basis

with coding-related denials across multiple provider specialties. This is not a full-time position but rather a flexible, on-call role, activated when claim denials arise that require expert coding review, correction, and resubmission. Ideal for experienced coders seeking part-time or freelance opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

Review coding-related denials and identify root causes. Analyze medical records and documentation to determine accurate CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS coding for services rendered. Correct and update denied claims to support clean resubmission and maximize reimbursement. Provide expert feedback on trends or recurring issues related to coding errors. Collaborate with billing and denial management teams to resolve payer rejections efficiently. Maintain detailed records of work performed and adhere to compliance standards (CMS, OIG, HIPAA, etc.). Stay current on payer-specific coding guidelines and specialty coding updates.

Specialties May Include:

Primary Care Behavioral Health Internal Medicine Psychiatry / Therapy Services Pain Management Neurology Pediatrics Other outpatient and office-based specialties

Required Qualifications:

Active

CPC certification

from AAPC (required). Minimum

3 years of medical coding experience

, including with denial management and appeals. Strong knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems. Familiarity with payer-specific denial codes and policies. Ability to interpret clinical documentation accurately. Experience working with EHRs and medical billing software (e.g., Kareo, AdvancedMD, Athena, or similar). Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with multiple specialties as listed above. Previous work with small to mid-sized practices or billing companies. Additional certifications (e.g., CPMA, COC, CRC) a plus.

Role Type and Expectations:

This is not a full-time role.

Engagements are

per case or per denial batch

, based on business need. Expected response time: Within [24-48 hours] when contacted for support. Work is remote, with flexibility in schedule as long as deadlines are met.
Job Types: Contractual / Temporary, Freelance
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: ₹10,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Leave encashment Paid sick time Paid time off Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Night shift US shift
Supplemental Pay:

Performance bonus
Application Question(s):

Are you a certified medical coder? If yes, when and from where did you get your CPC? What is the CPT code for an annual wellness visit with a commercial and medicare payer? What are the common coding-related denials you have experienced? Are you experienced with understanding and resolving coding-related denials from insurance companies?
Work Location: Remote