Coding Specialist

Are you looking for a flexible, remote career where your expertise directly impacts patient care, compliance, and reimbursement accuracy? If so, come work with us at Health Care Answers.

Health Care Answers partners with healthcare organizations to deliver accurate coding, strong compliance, and optimized revenue cycle performance in home health and hospice. We are a team of professionals who value precision, accountability, and collaboration—while offering the flexibility to work remotely and manage your schedule effectively.

Why Join Health Care Answers?

100% Remote Position – Work from home with a flexible schedule

Flexible Work Environment – Focus on outcomes, not micromanagement

Impact-Driven Work – Directly influence reimbursement accuracy and compliance

Collaborative Culture – Work alongside experienced clinical and revenue cycle professionals

Stability & Growth – Be part of a growing organization supporting essential healthcare services

Position Summary

The Coding Specialist is responsible for accurately translating clinical documentation into ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for home health and hospice services. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and payer-specific requirements while supporting accurate and timely reimbursement.

This position plays a key role in reducing denials, improving coding accuracy, and supporting operational efficiency. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, deep coding knowledge, and the ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

Accurate Coding & Documentation

Review clinical documentation and assign appropriate ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes

Ensure compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and payer-specific regulations

Identify and resolve documentation gaps impacting coding accuracy

Revenue Cycle & Denials Support

Collaborate with billing teams to ensure accurate and timely claim submission

Investigate and resolve coding-related denials

Monitor for trends in undercoding, overcoding, and compliance risks

Compliance & Audits

Maintain current knowledge of coding updates and regulatory changes

Participate in internal and external audits

Implement corrective actions based on audit findings

Clinical Collaboration & Education

Partner with clinicians to improve documentation quality

Provide guidance on coding best practices and regulatory changes

Ensure alignment between clinical documentation and coding

Data & Performance Tracking

Analyze coding performance and identify improvement opportunities

Generate reports related to accuracy, productivity, and compliance

Maintain internal coding resources and references

Qualifications

Required:

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or HCS-D certification

Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS

Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment

Preferred:

Home Health and/or Hospice coding experience

Experience with Medicare and Medicaid billing requirements

Familiarity with OASIS documentation

Experience working with multiple payers and complex cases

Minimum of 2 years of medical coding experience

Skills & Competencies

High attention to detail and accuracy

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Effective communication in a remote team environment

Proficiency in EHR systems and coding platforms

Ability to manage workload, deadlines, and priorities independently

Remote Work Expectations

Reliable high-speed internet and secure workspace required

Ability to maintain productivity and communication in a remote setting

Availability during agreed-upon working hours (flexible scheduling supported)

Adherence to HIPAA and data security standards in a remote environment

Additional Information

Health Care Answers is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.