Lead CDI Coder

About the Role: Evergreen Nephrology partners with nephrologists to transform kidney care through a value-based, person-centered approach. As a Lead CDI Coder, you will partner with physician offices to assist in translating healthcare documentation into standardized codes, ensuring accurate coding and billing of patient encounters, and serving as a subject matter expert in Coding and Documentation.

What You'll Do

• Accurately code diagnoses ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements (ICD-10, CPT).
• Issue compliant queries to healthcare providers when documentation appears ambiguous or incomplete.
• Conduct audits of medical records to identify trends and improve documentation practices.
• Provide ongoing education and develop training programs for clinical staff and coders.
• Collaborate with compliance, revenue cycle, and quality management to optimize the documentation process.

What You Bring

• 3+ years of recent outpatient medical coding experience.
• Must possess one of the following coding credentials: CPC, CRC, CCS, CPMA or similar.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, Category II, CPT coding, and risk adjustment methodology (HCC).
• Proficiency in medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and electronic health records (EHR).
• Ability to analyze complex medical records and identify documentation gaps in a remote environment.

Benefits

• Annual pay range of $70,000 – $80,000+ plus quarterly bonus eligibility.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, including an HSA with employer match.
• 401(k) program with up to 4% match after six months of tenure.
• Paid time off starting at 4 weeks, plus 12 paid holidays and paid parental leave.
• Fully remote work flexibility within the US.