💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
📍 Location: Remote (U.S.)
💬 Job Overview
OCHIN — a nationally respected nonprofit leader in healthcare innovation — is seeking a Medical Coding Specialist to support its member clinics and hospital partners with accurate, compliant, and high-quality coding services.
In this fully remote role, you’ll extract and interpret clinical data, assign accurate diagnosis and procedure codes, and help optimize revenue integrity for healthcare organizations serving rural and medically underserved communities. This position involves analyzing patient encounters, identifying high-risk coding trends, collaborating with providers, and supporting continuous improvement within the revenue cycle.
If you’re a certified coding professional looking for meaningful work that supports accessible healthcare nationwide, OCHIN offers a mission-driven environment, strong work-life balance, and opportunities for professional growth.
📋 Key Responsibilities
Deliver accurate, compliant coding services in alignment with payer rules, organizational policies, and official coding guidelines.
Extract clinical data from medical records and electronic health systems to support appropriate code assignment.
Assign and validate diagnosis and procedure codes for patient encounters with full accuracy and completeness.
Review coding to support reimbursement optimization for member clients and ensure claims meet third-party payer requirements.
Communicate with providers through Epic In-Basket messaging to clarify documentation and resolve questions.
Identify high-risk coding trends and escalate complex issues to supervisors.
Recommend process-enhancement opportunities to strengthen coding accuracy and operational efficiency.
Perform other duties as assigned.
🧩 Requirements
Experience in medical billing and/or coding; revenue cycle experience preferred.
Working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, MVA, Workers’ Comp, and private insurance reimbursement processes preferred.
Required Certifications — Outpatient:
AAPC CPC or AHIMA CCS
ADCA CDC certification
Required Certifications — Inpatient:
CIC or AHIMA Inpatient Certification
Additional requirements:
Completion of a 50–60-minute competency assessment prior to team interview.
Ability to work independently in a distraction-free home office.
Reliable high-speed internet.
Willingness to travel up to 20% nationally for on-site go-live support (role-dependent).
COVID-19 vaccination required unless approved for medical/religious exemption.
✨ Why You’ll Love This Job
This role offers the chance to support healthcare organizations that serve vulnerable and rural communities — all while working remotely. OCHIN provides competitive pay, generous benefits, a culture rooted in collaboration and learning, and opportunities for advancement within a growing national network. Their mission-driven environment is ideal for coders who value accuracy, growth, and meaningful, impactful work.
🌟 Who This Job Is Perfect For
Certified coders passionate about accuracy, compliance, and supporting equitable healthcare access.
Professionals who thrive in remote environments with autonomy and structure.
Coders who enjoy problem-solving, analyzing clinical information, and identifying documentation gaps.
Individuals seeking a stable, mission-driven nonprofit employer with room to grow.
Candidates who prefer thoughtful, collaborative work over high-pressure or productivity-only roles.
🏢 About the Company
OCHIN is a nonprofit healthcare innovation organization founded in 2000 and now operating across 49 states with a team of 1,200+ remote professionals. The organization partners with clinics, hospitals, and community health centers to expand patient access, strengthen care teams, and improve health outcomes for underserved populations. OCHIN offers a generous benefits package, strong work-life balance, career development opportunities, and a culture rooted in curiosity, inclusion, and collaboration.
🚀 How to Apply
You’ll be redirected to OCHIN’s official career page to submit your application and begin the assessment process.
