Accurate codes, compliant claims. Our certified coders translate documentation into precise ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes that get paid.
AAPC & AHIMA certified coders
Specialty, E/M, inpatient & HCC coding
Coding audits & CDI support
ICD-10-CMICD-10-PCSCPTHCPCS Level IImodifiers
Profiles in 48–72h NDA & IP protection Free replacement
Hire Medical Coders
Tell us what you need — get vetted medical coders in 48–72 hours.
48–72hto receive hand-picked profiles
100%dedicated to your business only
100%IP & code ownership — always yours
0recruitment or setup fees
Overview
Why hire dedicated medical coders through DirectAppoint?
Coding errors lead to denials, compliance risk and lost revenue. Certified coders are in short supply and expensive to hire locally.
DirectAppoint medical coders hold AAPC or AHIMA certifications and are tested on real, de-identified charts in your specialty before shortlisting. They meet your accuracy and productivity targets and support your compliance programme.
Illustrative profile — your shortlist is matched to your brief.
Capabilities
What our dedicated medical coders do for you
01
Professional fee coding
E/M and procedure coding across specialties.
02
Facility coding
Inpatient (ICD-10-PCS, DRG) and outpatient facility coding.
03
Specialty coding
Radiology, cardiology, orthopaedics, emergency, anaesthesia and more.
04
HCC risk adjustment
Accurate capture of chronic conditions for value-based contracts.
05
Coding audits
Pre-bill and retrospective audits with education feedback.
06
CDI support
Physician queries to improve documentation completeness.
Skills & tools
Medical Coders skill matrix
Every shortlisted medical coder is tested on the tools your project actually uses.
Code sets
ICD-10-CMICD-10-PCSCPTHCPCS Level IImodifiers
Certifications
CPCCOCCRCCCSCCS-P
Encoders
3MOptum EncoderProFind-A-CodeAAPC Codify
Systems
EpicCerner (Oracle Health)Meditechathenahealth
Why DirectAppoint
Why companies choose DirectAppoint for medical coders
Dedicated, not shared
Every hire works only for you — full-time, part-time or hourly. No juggling five clients, no context switching.
Rigorous 5-step vetting
Multi-stage screening: technical tests, live problem-solving, English communication and reference checks before you see a profile.
Shortlist in 48–72h
A curated shortlist lands in your inbox within days, not months. Start working the following week.
Your IP, fully secured
NDA before day one, IP assignment in the contract, access-controlled devices and secure VPN-based workflows.
Time-zone aligned
Shifts arranged to overlap with US, UK, EU, Australian or Middle-East working hours for real-time collaboration.
Free replacement
Not the right fit? We replace your hire at no extra cost and keep the handover smooth.
How it works
How to hire medical coders in 4 steps
A simple, transparent hiring flow. You stay in control of every decision — we do the heavy lifting.
01
Share your brief
Tell us the role, skills, seniority, time zone and budget. A 15-minute call or a short form is enough — no lengthy RFPs.
02
Get hand-picked profiles
Within 48–72 hours you receive a shortlist of pre-vetted medical coders who have already cleared skill tests, communication checks and background screening.
03
Interview & choose
Interview candidates on video, give a paid test task if you like, and pick the person who fits your team and culture.
04
Onboard & scale
Your hire starts quickly, works in your tools and reports directly to you. Add or swap people as your needs change.
Who it’s for
Who hires dedicated medical coders
Hospitals and health systems
Physician groups and ASCs
Billing and RCM companies
Risk-adjustment and payer organisations
Compare your options
DirectAppoint vs freelancers vs in-house hiring
How hiring a dedicated medical coder through DirectAppoint compares with the alternatives.
Factor
DirectAppoint
Freelancer platforms
Local in-house hire
Time to hire
48–72 hours
1–2 weeks
6–12 weeks
Dedicated to your business
Yes, 100%
Rarely
Yes
Upfront recruitment cost
None
Platform fees
High (agency + ads)
Total cost vs local hire
Up to 70% lower
Varies widely
Highest
Vetted skills
Tested & verified
Self-reported
Your own process
Replacement guarantee
Free & fast
Start over
Re-hire from scratch
IP & NDA protection
Contractual
Hard to enforce
Contractual
Infrastructure & HR
Included
Not included
Your cost
Scale up or down
Month to month
Per project
Slow & costly
Engagement models
Flexible ways to hire a dedicated medical coder
Simple monthly billing. No long lock-ins. Upgrade, downgrade or add people any month.
Most popular
Full-time
160 hrs / month
A dedicated professional working only on your business, 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, in your time zone overlap.
Best for: Ongoing product work, long-term roles, core team extension
Coders work to your accuracy targets — commonly 95%+ — verified through internal QA and your audits.
02
Do you have coders for my specialty?
We shortlist coders with direct experience in your specialty and test them on relevant charts.
03
Are coders kept up to date with code changes?
Yes. Coders maintain continuing education units for their certifications and are briefed on annual ICD-10 and CPT updates.
Key takeaways
Hire Medical Coders with DirectAppoint — in brief
DirectAppoint provides dedicated remote certified medical coders (CPC, COC, CRC, CCS) who perform professional, facility, specialty and HCC risk-adjustment coding plus coding audits and CDI support in ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT and HCPCS, working in the client's EHR under HIPAA-aware controls.
