Professional Lead Coder

Professional Lead Coder

Remote | Full-Time| Salary Range: $30.00 – $35.00

Work Remotely. Grow Professionally. Feel Valued.

For more than 30 years, Managed Resources, Inc. has partnered with healthcare organizations nationwide to improve performance, strengthen revenue cycle operations, support compliance, and help providers focus on delivering quality patient care.

We’re proud of the work we do, but we’re equally proud of the workplace we’ve built.

At Managed Resources, you’ll find the stability and reputation of an established healthcare consulting firm combined with the accessibility, collaboration, and growth opportunities of a smaller organization. Here, your contributions are visible, your ideas are welcomed, and your work makes a meaningful impact.

Compensation

Salary Range: $30.00 - $35.00 hourly

Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, specialized skills, geographic location, and internal equity considerations.

Quick Facts

• Remote
• Full-Time
• Competitive Compensation
• Phone & Internet Stipend
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (Full-Time Employees)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off, Seven Company Holidays, and Two Floating Holidays (Full-Time Employees)
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Recognition Programs

About the Opportunity

The Professional Coding Lead is an experienced professional coding specialist who serves as a senior technical resource for the Professional Coding team. The primary responsibility of this position is to accurately code CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10-CM, modifiers, and units based on medical record documentation while supporting coding quality, consistency, workflow coordination, and client deliverables. Working under the direction of the Supervisor and/or Manager of Professional Coding, the Professional Coding Lead provides subject matter expertise, assists coders with technical questions, supports quality assurance activities, monitors project workflow and coding volumes, and communicates potential issues or risks to leadership.

The Professional Coding Lead is a non-supervisory position and does not have responsibility or authority for hiring, termination, disciplinary action, performance evaluations, compensation decisions, schedule approval, or other personnel management decisions. This is a full-time, remote, hourly position.

Why This Role Matters

The Professional Lead Coder drives organizational success by balancing quality, compliance, and productivity. Through accurate coding, staff development, process improvement, and strong client partnerships, they help optimize revenue, reduce risk, and support consistent, high-quality RCM services that contribute to client success, business growth, and operational excellence.

Why Join Managed Resources?

Your Voice Matters

At Managed Resources, employee feedback isn’t collected and forgotten; it helps drive meaningful change.

Employee feedback has contributed to enhancements in employee recognition programs, professional development opportunities, communication initiatives, employee experience improvements, and technology investments. We believe the people closest to the work often have the best ideas.

Feeling Valued Matters

We believe great work deserves recognition.

Throughout the year, we celebrate employee contributions through appreciation initiatives, recognition programs, milestone celebrations, and professional observances such as Nurses Week and Coding Week. We intentionally create opportunities for employees to feel seen, valued, and appreciated.

A Remote Team That Stays Connected

Remote work shouldn’t mean feeling disconnected.

We foster connection through virtual team events, company celebrations, employee appreciation activities, holiday gatherings, and opportunities for collaboration across teams. Our employees enjoy the flexibility of remote work while remaining part of an engaged and supportive culture.

Opportunities to Learn and Grow

Whether you’re looking to deepen your expertise, expand your skill set, or take the next step in your career, Managed Resources supports continuous learning and professional growth.

Our leaders are accessible, collaborative, and invested in helping employees succeed.

The Best of Both Worlds

As an established organization with more than three decades of success, we offer stability, industry expertise, and long-standing client relationships.

As a smaller organization, employees have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships, gain visibility with leadership, contribute ideas, influence change, and make a measurable impact on the organization.

Your work matters here.

What You’ll Gain

• Flexibility of a remote work environment
• Visibility and access to leadership
• Opportunity to contribute ideas and influence change
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Meaningful work supporting healthcare organizations nationwide
• A collaborative culture that values employee success, recognition, and work-life balance

What You’ll Do

Complete the following functions in accordance with Managed Resources policies:

• Abstract and/or verify coding for assigned accounts using medical record documentation, including E/M, CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10-CM, modifiers, and units.
• Perform accurate coding in accordance with applicable official coding guidelines, regulatory requirements, payer guidance, and client-specific protocols.
• Pend and query accounts in accordance with client and Company expectations.
• Accurately verify and enter coding and related information into client software, EMR systems, databases, and/or Excel reports.
• Evaluate physician documentation to identify documentation concerns and opportunities for coding accuracy and quality improvement.
• Research and apply coding guidelines, regulatory requirements, payer guidance, and authoritative coding resources.
• Work complex, high-level, and problem work queues and accounts as assigned.
• Serve as a subject matter resource to coders by assisting with coding questions, coding guidelines, client protocols, documentation requirements, and workflow processes.
• Perform quality assurance reviews of coding work as needed/assigned and communicate findings, trends, and educational opportunities to the Supervisor or Manager.
• Assist with onboarding and technical training of new coders as requested.
• Support communication of project updates, coding guidance, work volumes, and due dates to coding team members as directed by leadership.
• Participate in client communication as requested by the Supervisor or Manager, including coding clarification, documentation questions, client meetings, EMR setup, and subject matter expertise.
• Assist with preparation and validation of internal and client-facing reports as requested.
• Identify opportunities to improve coding workflows, quality, consistency, and efficiency and communicate recommendations to leadership.
• Accurately track completed and pended accounts using client software and/or designated tracking tools.
• Accurately and timely record work hours in the Company's timekeeping system.
• Comply with policies governing the use and disclosure of protected health information, including accessing and using protected health information only to the extent necessary to perform assigned responsibilities.
• Maintain compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, coding standards, and Company policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned that are consistent with the scope of the position.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently, prioritize responsibilities, and manage workload effectively.

What You’ll Bring

• Current CPC or CCS-P credential from AAPC or AHIMA required.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of professional fee coding experience involving CPT, E/M, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM.
• Additional specialty coding credentials are highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience performing high-quality coding within established turnaround times.
• Advanced knowledge of surgical and medical specialty coding as assigned.
• Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and coding principles.
• Demonstrated ability to research, interpret, and apply coding guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with multiple Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems.
• Experience entering and validating coding information within databases and/or coding software applications.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Advanced knowledge of professional coding principles, guidelines, regulations, and industry standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills when addressing complex coding scenarios.
• Ability to serve as a knowledgeable and approachable technical resource for coding team members.
• Ability to provide constructive peer guidance and coding education without direct supervisory responsibility.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to coding accuracy.
• Ability to identify coding, documentation, workflow, and quality trends and appropriately escalate concerns.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and client requirements in a remote work environment.
• Professional, collaborative, positive, and respectful communication style.
• Reliable attendance and consistent adherence to assigned work schedules.

Benefits & Perks

Full-Time Employees

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Phone and Internet Stipend
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Seven Company-Observed Holidays
• Two Floating Holidays for Personal Observance
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Remote Work Environment

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re looking for a company where your expertise is respected, your contributions are recognized, and your work has a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Join a team that combines the stability of an established healthcare consulting organization with the culture, connection, and growth opportunities of a smaller company.

Apply today and build your career with Managed Resources.

Managed Resources, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive.