[Hiring] Entry Level CPC Medical Coder @TEKsystems
Role Description Are you a newly certified medical coder looking to launch your career in a dynamic and fast-growing healthcare environment? Join a federally certified Independent Review Organization (IRO) that provides expert medical review services to government agencies, insurers, TPAs, and self-funded employers. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a team supporting a high-impact initiative driven by the No Surprises Act, with a mission to resolve complex claim disputes and ensure fair payment outcomes. CANDIDATES WITH PREVIOUS MEDICAL CODING EXPERIENCE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED What You’ll Do
- Review and validate claim data to determine appropriate payment outcomes.
- Analyze CPT codes and supporting documentation to identify the correct party in disputed claims.
- Work primarily with emergency services claims, including ambulance and air ambulance cases.
- Operate within a proprietary claims management system.
- Collaborate with internal teams to clear a significant backlog of cases.
Note: This is not a coding-heavy role. You’ll use your coding knowledge to interpret and validate claims, not to perform coding tasks.
Qualifications
- CPC or CPC-A certification (required).
- 2-3 years of Medical Collections experience - must have experience with denials/appeals (required).
- Familiarity with emergency services billing is a plus, but not required.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to make objective decisions.
- Adaptability and eagerness to contribute to a newly built team.
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision.
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available.
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents).
- Short and long-term disability.
- Health Spending Account (HSA).
- Transportation benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).
Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 9, 2026.