Certified Medical Coder

Cartwheel

Cambridge, MA, United States
Pyy range: $30-40ph; bonus/equity: not specified; ...
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Cpt icd-10 hcpcs coding expertise
Medicaid and mco billing experience
Advanced modifier application skills
** Cartwheel is seeking a Certified Medical Coder to join their team in Cambridge, MA, to support their mission of improving student mental health through innovative coding practices. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Medicaid and Managed Care Organizations coding, with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and collaboration with clinical teams. **

Job Summary

  • This role leads coding strategy and execution to expand billable services while ensuring accuracy and compliance for a student mental health mission.
  • The successful candidate will perform complex coding for CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 with a specific focus on high-impact payer-sensitive services.
  • As a 1099 independent contractor, the position offers flexible remote engagement with regular in-person retreats but excludes standard employee benefits.

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** Cartwheel is seeking a Certified Medical Coder to join their team in Cambridge, MA, to support their mission of improving student mental health through innovative coding practices. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Medicaid and Managed Care Organizations coding, with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and collaboration with clinical teams. **

Salary

Pay range: $30-40/hr; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not included (1099 Contractor)

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • CPT ICD-10 HCPCS coding expertise
  • Medicaid and MCO billing experience
  • Advanced modifier application skills
  • MDM-based E/M coding validation
  • Denial analysis and resolution support

Nice-to-have

  • Behavioral health or telehealth billing background
  • Revenue optimization experience
  • AI and automation logic translation
  • Process improvement mindset
  • Cross-functional clinical collaboration

Key Requirements

  • Active CPC, CCS, or equivalent certification
  • 5+ years of medical coding experience
  • Deep expertise in Medicaid and MCO requirements
  • Strong knowledge of Medical Decision Making guidelines

Work Rights

Must have work authorization in the US

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