Remote Certified Medical Coder (Temporary Contract w/ Benefits)

Remote Certified Medical Coder (Temporary Contract w/ Benefits) Integrated Pain Management Medical Group, Inc. - 3.0 Walnut Creek, CA Job Details Full-time $30 - $50 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Qualifications Athenahealth Workers' compensation law Medical coding compliance oversight Medicare Medical Coding Certification Regulatory compliance in claims processing Internal compliance auditing Pain management AHIMA Mid-level State healthcare regulations 3 years High school diploma or GED Certified Professional Coder CMS regulatory compliance Certified Coding Specialist Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Workers' compensation NextGen Productivity software Excel formulas Cross-functional collaboration Associate's degree Documentation review Cross-functional communication Internal audits Excel data analysis Full Job Description The Certified Medical Coder is responsible for accurate, compliant, and timely coding of professional and facility pain management services, with a strong emphasis on Workers' Compensation and Functional Rehabilitation Programs (FRP). This role supports interventional pain evaluation and management, rehabilitation services, and ancillary procedures, while ensuring compliance with state-specific WC rules, payer-specific billing guidelines, and other payer requirements. Performs review of all coding related holds for Boomerang Health Care (BHC) to ensure consistency in documentation needed to meet compliance guidelines for appropriate and effective reimbursement. This is a remote, temporary role and will work Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm PDT. We are only hiring in the following states: AZ, CA, NM, NV, OR, TX and WA.

What you will do:

Assign accurate CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 codes for all services performed at BHC facilities. Apply appropriate modifier usage based on payer and service requirements. Ensure documentation supports medical necessity, procedural complexity, and level of services. Apply correct diagnosis sequencing and body-part specificity required for WC claims. Support WC-specific documentation requirements, including injury dates. Causality, and treating physician narratives. Collaborate with billing teams to ensure correct claim formats, attachments, and WC payer rules are met. Ensure coding compliance with CMS, AMA, NCCI, and OIG guidelines Participate in internal and external coding audits, implement corrective actions as needed. Identify coding trends that impact denials, underpayments, or compliance risk Provide feedback and education to provider to improve documentation and coding accuracy. Assumes other responsibilities as appropriate to the position and organizational needs

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree preferred Active coding certification required: CPC, CCS, or equivalent (AAPC or AHIMA) Minimum 3-5 years of medical coding experience in pain management, workers' compensation billing. Demonstrated experience with FRP or multidisciplinary rehab models as well as Commercial and Medicare pain management coding. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet daily deadlines, and collaborate with cross-functional RCM teams Experience with multiple EHR/ Practice Management systems (IMS, Nextgen, Athena, eClinicalWorks or similar) Basic understanding of NCCI edits and payer-specific billing guidelines Accuracy and attention to detail, analytical thinking and problem solving and high integrity and compliance focus Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., formulas, pivot tables) and solid skills in other Microsoft Office applications

Compensation Range:

$30.00 to $50.00 Hourly All compensation ranges are posted based on internal equity, job requirements, experience, and geographical locations.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

Amazing work/life balance Generous Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription benefits (PPO & HMO) 401(K) Plan with Employer Matching License & Tuition Reimbursements Paid Time Off Holiday Pay & Floating Holiday Employee Perks and Discount Programs Supportive environment to help you grow and succeed Boomerang Healthcare (BHC) is a multidisciplinary and comprehensive team of experienced, committed healthcare providers that treat pain. Our team of doctors approaches each patient with one goal in mind: to help patients return to normal daily activities. We work with our patients to identify the cause of their pain and create a personalized treatment plan, recognizing that no two patients are alike, and neither is their pain. Our providers create a comprehensive care plan, then monitor, manage and coordinate patient access to health services at BHC. Boomerang Healthcare strives to be a diverse workforce that reflects, at all job levels, the patients we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer. Boomerang Healthcare is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please contact us. Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm 40