Entry Level Medical Coding Specialist

About the Role

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 newly formed 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.

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. What You Bring
• CPC or CPC-A certification (required).
• 2-3 years of Medical Collections or Billing experience (required) - Candidates with prior coding experience will not be considered.
• Familiarity with emergency services billing is a plus, but not required.
• Experience working with EOBs and appeals is highly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to make objective decisions.
• Adaptability and eagerness to contribute to a newly built team. Why You'll Love It Here
• Be part of a federally certified IDR entity with a permanent increase in business volume.
• Gain exposure to high-impact healthcare legislation (No Surprises Act).
• Work in a supportive environment that values entry-level talent and provides growth opportunities.
• Help shape the future of fair medical billing practices. Ready to make a difference in healthcare claims resolution? Apply now and bring your coding knowledge to a role that values precision, fairness, and impact. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rockford, IL. 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:
• 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) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 16, 2026. About TEKsystems We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. Apply tot his job

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