(Part-Time) Senior Clinical Documentation Specialist | $40-$48/hr

oin our dynamic research team as a Senior Clinical Documentation Specialist and embark on an exciting journey of annotating clinical notes. This fully remote position offers a unique opportunity to apply your expertise in medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology to ensure accurate diagnostic and procedural coding. By working on this, you’ll be directly enhancing our AI algorithms and systems, making a significant impact on the future of healthcare technology.

What You’ll Do

• Review and Code Documentation: Accurately assign ICD (International Classification of Diseases) and CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) codes to medical records, and other clinical documents.
• Ensure Compliance: Adhere to federal regulations, payer policies, and healthcare industry standards to ensure coding compliance.
• Collaborate: Work closely with the research team, product team, healthcare providers and UI/UX team to accurately identify the elements in need of annotation.
• Stay Updated: Keep abreast of coding guidelines, reimbursement policies, and healthcare regulations.
• Maintain Confidentiality: Protect patient information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Develop Policies: Contribute to the development and implementation of coding policies, procedures, and training programs.

What You’ll Bring

• 3+ years of experience in medical coding within a healthcare setting
• Experience with Medical Decision Making coding (Level of Service)
• Expertise in ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT coding systems
• Inpatient and outpatient coding experience
• Experience with HCC coding
• Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and coding software
• Strong understanding of medical billing processes and reimbursement methodologies

CPC Certification or Equivalent

• CPC certification or equivalent – Credentialed by recognized professional coding organizations (e.g., AAPC or AHIMA)

Education

• Medical training in areas such as pre-med, nursing, pharmacy, or international medical programs. US board credentials are not required

Commitment to the Role

• This position requires a commitment to excellence and attention to detail. We value dedicated individuals who are passionate about healthcare and medical coding
• This is a fully remote position based in the United States, and it may involve occasional team meetings or training sessions

Additional Info

• Our Clinical Documentation Specialists are a central part of the development of our AI products. All AI starts with good data. You are an essential part of our data strategy and the success of our company in new initiatives.

Part-Time (Hourly) Employee Notice

• This is a part-time, hourly remote position based in the United States
• Candidates must be available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week, but may be required to work up to 40 hours per week
• Flexibility and adaptability are essential in this role, as the workload and hours may change from week to week
• Part-Time, hourly employees are not benefits-eligible. They are eligible to receive up to 80 hours of sick time each year. (Benefits listed below are not applicable for this position)

We value people who want to learn new things, and we know that great team members might not perfectly match a job description. If you’re interested in the role but aren’t sure whether or not you’re a good fit, we’d still like to hear from you.

Why Work at Abridge?

• Be a part of a trailblazing, mission-driven organization that is powering deeper understanding in healthcare through AI.
• Unlimited PTO for salaried team members, plus 13 paid holidays
• Comprehensive and generous benefits package
• 16 weeks paid parental leave, for all full-time employees
• Flexible working hours — we care more about what you accomplish than what specific hours you’re working
• Remote work environment
• Equity for all new employees
• Generous equipment budget for your home office setup ($1600)
• Opportunity to work and grow with talented individuals, and have ownership and impact at a high growth startup.
• Plus much more!