Job Description

Terms of Employment

• W2 Contract, 26 Weeks (Possible conversion)

• Remote Opportunity

• Shift Schedule: M-F (08:00 AM-05:00 PM)

Overview

Under direct supervision, ensures professional charges are coded appropriately from the medical record and entered accurately into the billing system. Codes medical records for multi-specialty physician practices, with a strong focus on Orthopedic professional fee services, including hospital-based Evaluation & Management (E/M) services. Utilizes ICD-10-CM and CPT coding conventions to assign accurate diagnosis and procedure codes in accordance with established guidelines, payer rules, and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and analyzes physician documentation, operative reports, and hospital encounter records to accurately assign CPT and ICD-10-CM codes for professional services

• Codes Orthopedic provider services, including office visits, hospital E/Ms, and surgical procedures, ensuring compliance with payer and regulatory guidelines

• Supports multi-specialty professional fee coding, with flexibility to assist across service lines as needed

• Acts as a liaison between coding, billing, and clinical teams to resolve coding questions and documentation issues in a timely manner

• Ensures quality, accuracy, and timeliness of coded data to support reimbursement, reporting, and compliance requirements

• Reviews coding edits, denials, and discrepancies and makes corrections as appropriate

• Meets established productivity, accuracy, and turnaround time standards

• Maintains confidentiality and complies with HIPAA and organizational policies

• Participates in departmental meetings, training sessions, and ongoing education as required.

Required Skills & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.

• CPC or CCS-P certification.

• 2+ years of Professional Fee (ProFee) coding experience.

• Orthopedic ProFee coding experience required, including:

• Office and hospital E/M services.

• Surgical and procedural coding.

• Multi-specialty coding experience.

• Strong proficiency in abstracting ICD-10-CM and CPT codes from provider documentation.

• Ability to meet productivity and quality standards in a production coding environment.

• Candidates must have their own equipment.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Primary Care ProFee coding experience

• Hospital-based professional services coding experience.

• Outpatient professional fee revenue cycle management experience.

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