Certified Medical Coder

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Company Overview:

Sagan is an exclusive membership community for top executives, founders, and CEOs seeking to hire and maximize the impact of international talent. We bridge the gap between global talent and US-based businesses, connecting candidates from vibrant regions like Latin America, the Philippines, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Africa with leading American companies. Sagan provides a high-performance remote work environment, ensuring access to world-class opportunities for top-tier professionals.

About the Company:

Sagan represents a large, well-established dermatology group based in the U.S., known for delivering high-quality medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatologic care. The team supports 180+ providers across 80+ locations and places a strong emphasis on integrity, professionalism, and collaboration across clinical and back-office functions.

Position Overview:

We are looking for a Certified Medical Coder with experience in Evaluation & Management (E/M) coding and a strong understanding of Medicare guidelines, modifiers (especially 59 and 25), and dermatology coding (preferred). The ideal candidate will work closely with assigned providers to ensure accurate coding, compliance, and documentation alignment, while meeting weekly performance benchmarks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review clinical documentation to identify and select accurate diagnoses and procedures.
• Accurately code evaluation and management (E/M) services and link ICD codes appropriately.
• Ensure correct assignment of CPT codes and modifiers, particularly 59 and 25.
• Work assigned ModMed queues and monthly missing charges reports for designated providers.
• Perform charge corrections and special coding projects as needed.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, clinical staff, billers, and AR analysts to clarify documentation and coding details.
• Maintain compliance with Medicare and payer-specific guidelines and documentation standards.

Qualifications:

• Certified Medical Coder (CPC, CCS, CCS-P, CCA, or CPC-A).
• 2+ years of medical coding experience (dermatology preferred).
• Familiarity with Medicare guidelines, E/M coding, and modifiers 59 and 25.
• Experience using ModMed or similar EHR systems.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and compliance.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to take direction and feedback well, with a coachable and professional attitude.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience working with US-based dermatology practices.
• Prior involvement in remote coding operations.

Equipment Requirements:

• Candidates must use their own computer with VPN access
• Potential reimbursement for monitor purchase (subject to company policy)