Junior Coding Associate (Contractor)

Overview of IntusCare

IntusCare offers a comprehensive platform tailored to support Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) by enhancing care delivery, optimizing financial outcomes, and ensuring compliance. Our solutions replace outdated methods with specialized tools for care coordination, risk adjustment, and utilization management, aiming to improve health outcomes for dual-eligible seniors, a vulnerable and medically complex population within the US healthcare system.

Role Summary

The Junior Coding Associate (Contractor) contributes to the Risk Adjustment team by accurately performing State Encounter coding under managerial guidance. This entry-level position is structured to help individuals build essential coding skills in a controlled setting focused on quality and compliance.

Primary Responsibilities

• Apply CPT and E&M codes following AMA guidelines and specific state encounter submission requirements.
• Ensure code selection accurately represents the provider-documented complexity, medical decision-making, and time for each encounter.
• Support coding decisions with appropriate clinical documentation and record these decisions using established templates and systems.
• Maintain stringent standards for coding precision and consistency, adhering to regulatory and internal quality protocols.
• Engage in quality reviews and feedback to enhance coding accuracy, and escalate missing or unclear documentation to senior team members.
• Meet daily and weekly coding volume targets, conform to workflow procedures, turnaround times, and deadlines.
• Use designated coding software and internal resources to perform assigned tasks efficiently.
• Promptly raise any issues or inquiries to the Manager or senior coders.

Qualifications

• Active medical coding certification such as CPC, CCS, RHIT, or CRC is required.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology and diagnostic coding principles.
• High attention to detail with the ability to adhere strictly to defined protocols.
• Preferred qualifications include up to one year of coding experience through internships, training, or entry-level roles, and familiarity with risk adjustment or State Medicaid encounter coding.

Additional Information

• Compensation: $24.00 hourly.
• Work hours: 40 hours weekly, 9:00am to 5:00pm according to the employee's time zone.
• Work setting: Fully remote position within the United States.
• Sponsorship is not available for this role.