Physician Coder

Summary

Join MedKoder, LLC as a Physician Coder specializing in Orthopedic Hand/Upper Extremity Surgery! This full-time, remote position offers a flexible schedule and the opportunity to utilize your coding expertise to maximize reimbursement. You will review and accurately code various orthopedic procedures, ensuring compliance with all relevant guidelines. The ideal candidate possesses a minimum of 3 years of experience in orthopedic hand and upper extremity surgical coding, along with specific certifications. MedKoder provides a supportive environment with professional development opportunities and excellent benefits, including 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k and profit sharing, and generous paid time off.

Requirements

• High School diploma required
• Successful completion of at least one AHIMA or AAPC certified program with the achievement of the correlating professional credential (CCS, CPC, etc.); active and in good standing
• A CPC or CCS-P certification is required
• Minimum of 3 years physician coding experience (recent hands-on production) in the specialty of Orthopedics, specifically for hand and upper extremity surgical coding, including E/M leveling and office procedures (joint injections, fracture care)
• Must have proficient knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, CPT, ICD-10 coding, modifiers, disease processes, surgical techniques, and Medicare and Medicaid billing policies for professional services
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows, and electronic healthcare record information and billing systems

Responsibilities

• Review and accurately code Orthopedic Hand/Upper Extremity Surgery cases to maximize reimbursement in a timely manner
• Review and accurately code E/M visits and office procedures
• Able to work independently and research coding scenarios
• Coder is responsible for meeting our daily production goal and our quality goal of averaging 95% accuracy rate on a consistent basis
• Attend conference calls as necessary to provide information and/or feedback
• Communicate with leadership on coding or documentation issues/trends
• Stay current on all coding guidelines (to include orthopedic-specific guidelines) and maintain credentials as necessary
• Participate in coding department and education meetings
• Flexible to expand coding skill set into other Orthopedic subspecialties, or other specialties altogether
• Maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive information
• Other duties as assigned by leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates or BS degree preferred
• Experience coding Nerve transfers, Nerve pedicle transfer, Nerve grafts, Sutures of the nerves, Transections of nerves, and RPNI surgery (Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interface) a PLUS
• Experience working with Google Suite preferred but not required
• Experience working remotely is preferred but not required
• Auditing experience a PLUS
• Billing (denials) experience a PLUS

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, holiday pay, and flexible scheduling year-round
• Up to 100% EMPLOYER PAID Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for employees
• 401K and Profit Sharing
• STD, LTD, Life Insurance, and FSA Program
• Paid AAPC and AHIMA corporate memberships
• 30 Hours of CEU pay (continuance in education)
• Professional development and education