Medical Coding Specialist (Remote After Training)

Job overview

The Medical Coding Specialist role begins with onsite training in Scottsdale, AZ, and transitions to fully remote work after up to 30 days of training, provided the employee remains in good standing. Applicants must reside in Arizona. Compensation is not specified. Optima Medical is an Arizona medical group serving more than 200,000 patients across the state. The specialist supports accurate, compliant coding and revenue integrity by reviewing clinical documentation, assigning diagnosis and procedure codes, and assisting with claim reviews, denials, and coding audits. The role also requires keeping current with coding guidelines and meeting productivity and quality standards.

What you'll do

• Review clinical documentation and assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes
• ensure compliance with CMS guidelines and state and federal regulations
• provide clear written feedback
• assist with claim reviews, denials, and coding-related audits
• maintain knowledge of coding guidelines and meet productivity and quality standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

medical coding specialist

remote after training

scottsdale az

optima medical

arizona residents

icd-10-cm

cpt

hcpcs

cpc required

coding compliance

revenue integrity

healthcare

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, vision, and dental benefits
• 401(k)
• paid holidays
• growth opportunities
• leadership and mentoring
• training and professional development.

Why this role

The role transitions to fully remote after up to 30 days of onsite training in Scottsdale; Arizona residency is required. A Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credential from AAPC or AHIMA is required; CPC-A and CCA are not accepted.

About the employer

Optima Medical is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.