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.