Job Title: Medical Coding Specialist

Job Description

This role focuses on managing and responding to appeal and coding-related inquiries while ensuring accurate medical code assignment and thorough medical record reviews. The Coding Specialist supports compliance with national coding guidelines and contributes to the integrity of medical records and claims processing within a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Manage and respond to appeal inquiries in a timely and professional manner.Review and respond to coding-related inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.Evaluate provider-submitted claims to ensure accurate medical code assignment.Conduct detailed medical record reviews to validate coding accuracy in accordance with national coding guidelines.Maintain accurate documentation of coding decisions and appeal outcomes.Collaborate with relevant teams to resolve coding discrepancies and support process improvements.Perform data entry related to medical records, claims, and coding activities with a high level of accuracy.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in medical coding and understanding of medical code assignment practices.Experience in medical records management, including reviewing and validating documentation.Strong data entry skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.Ability to manage and respond to appeal and coding-related inquiries in a timely manner.Knowledge of national coding guidelines and their application to medical records and claims.Associate’s degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.Previous coding experience within a hospital, clinic, integrated healthcare system, or related setting.Required certifications: CPC, CPC-H, RHIT, or CCSP.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Preferred certification: CPC.Ability to interpret and apply healthcare documentation standards to support accurate coding.Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with providers and internal teams.Organizational skills to manage multiple inquiries, appeals, and coding reviews simultaneously.

Work Environment

The role operates within a healthcare-focused environment that handles medical records, provider-submitted claims, and coding inquiries. You will work extensively with medical records systems, coding tools, and data entry applications to support accurate documentation and compliance with national coding guidelines. The position typically follows standard business hours, with a focus on timely responses to appeals and coding-related inquiries and careful review of medical records and claims.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Fargo, ND.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n
• Medical, dental & vision\n
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n
• Short and long-term disability\n
• Health Spending Account (HSA)\n
• Transportation benefits\n
• Employee Assistance Program\n
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 22, 2026.

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\nAbout Aston Carter\n\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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