This is a remote position
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented OB/GYN Coding Specialist to join our remote coding team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience coding for Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women’s Health, including primary care services, psychiatric and nurse practitioner visits, surgical procedures, and global maternity packages. This position requires a coder who is resourceful, organized, and driven to maintain high accuracy and compliance standards.
Qualifications:- Minimum 5 years of physician-based coding experience, with a strong background in OB/GYN and related women’s health services
- Proficiency in coding E/M (Evaluation & Management) services for primary care, psychiatry, and nurse practitioner visits
- Demonstrated experience coding OB global packages, deliveries, gynecologic surgeries, and related procedures
- Comprehensive understanding of OB/GYN terminology, anatomy, and physiology
- Knowledge of payer-specific billing guidelines and global obstetric package rules
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and able to manage multiple priorities efficiently
- Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, multiple EHRs, and internet research)
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced remote environment
- Athena experience preferred
- Accurately assign CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS codes for OB/GYN services including:
- Obstetric care: prenatal, antepartum, delivery, postpartum, and global packages
- Gynecologic surgeries: hysterectomy, laparoscopy, endometrial ablation, etc.
- Primary care and preventive visits: well-woman exams, screenings, immunizations
- Psychiatry and behavioral health visits related to perinatal and women’s mental health
- Nurse practitioner and physician E/M encounters
- Validate documentation for compliance with CPT, ICD-10-CM, and payer guidelines
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of coding changes and payer regulations
- Meet and maintain department productivity and quality standards
- Protect the confidentiality and security of all protected health information (PHI) in compliance with HIPAA
- Collaborate with providers and billing staff to resolve documentation and coding discrepancies
- CPC or CCS-P required
- COBGC (Certified Obstetrics and Gynecology Coder) strongly preferred
- CPMA, CEMC, or CGIC certifications are a plus
- Deep understanding of women’s health coding, including preventive, surgical, and global maternity services
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Self-motivated, reliable, and committed to accuracy and compliance
AAPC (www.aapc.com) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing training, certification, and solutions association in healthcare.
AAPC Values:
DRIVEN | Self-starts and stays highly motivated to achieve ambitious goals. Shares contagious energy and enthusiasm liberally. Takes initiative without always being directed. Demonstrates confidence in decision-making and effectively balances autonomy and authority with accountability.
HUMBLE | Learns, adapts, and improves relentlessly. Seeks feedback without insecurity and implements coaching. Recognizes others' contributions gratefully. Approaches work and relationships with an abundance mentality. Places the needs of others above self.
TRANSPARENT| Integrity-centered, honest, truthful, and trustworthy in all aspects of work. Keeps commitments to external and internal parties. Holds self strictly accountable, valuing the trust placed in them by others.
SUPPORTIVE | Empowers and uplifts others. Listens actively and responds with empathy and understanding. Prioritizes well-being and growth of team members and customers ahead of own interest. Faces challenges together, believing in collective strength and unity.
INNOVATIVE | Entrepreneurial spirit with a scrappy mentality. Dreams big, sees opportunity, pursues full potential, and finds ways to accomplish the impossible. Rolls up sleeves and does real work. Works quickly, intelligently, and flexibly.
What we Offer
- Compensation commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Generous PTO and Holiday Pay
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Remote/virtual-office consideration
AAPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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What We Do
AAPC was founded in 1988 to provide education and professional certification to physician-based medical coders and to elevate the standards of medical coding by providing student training, certification, ongoing education, networking, and job opportunities. Since then, AAPC has expanded beyond coding to include training and credentials in documentation and coding audits, regulatory compliance, and physician practice management. AAPC's membership includes over 200,000 healthcare professionals worldwide, of which more than 100,000 are certified.
AAPC has the largest network of billing, coding, auditing, and practice management professionals. We provide a suite of software and services that support healthcare organizations with training, accreditation, and the tools necessary to ensure revenue optimization.
Learn more at this link: https://www.aapc.com/business/auditing-and-coding-services.aspx
AAPC certifications encompass the entire business side of provider care, with physician coding (CPC®), hospital outpatient facility (COC®), hospital inpatient facility (CIC®), risk adjustment coding (CRC®), payer perspective coding (CPC-P®), practice management (CPPM™), and more. All certifications demonstrate a hands-on, working knowledge to support cleaner claim submissions, faster reimbursement, fewer denials, and better run practices. Specialty coding credentials are currently offered in 20 different fields of expertise. AAPC offers continuing education for all credentials through local chapters, workshops, webinars, a monthly newsmagazine (Healthcare Business Monthly), other publications, and conferences.
