Professional Coder Orthopedic Surgery Job at MedKoder, Covington, LA

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  • MedKoder
  • Covington, LA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Location: 100% Remote

This is a full-time, remote position that offers a flexible schedule.

 

We are currently looking for candidates with experience specializing in the following area: Orthopedic Hand/Upper Extremity Surgery

 

Description:

Physician Coder III is responsible for reviewing and accurately coding all professional services including evaluation and management, diagnostics, surgeries, and procedures in compliance with applicable Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party payer guidelines to ensure receipt of accurate reimbursement. Physician Coder III is expected to adhere to MedKoder internal coding policies and expectations set forth by department management. Physician Coder III must prioritize daily duties, multitask, communicate effectively, and make decisions necessary to complete all assigned tasks and accomplish their goals.

 

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.
 

Education/Experience Requirements: 

  • High School diploma required. Associates or BS degree preferred.
  • 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. The CPC-A is not accepted.
  • 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. 
  • Additional skills required: Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows, and electronic healthcare record information and billing systems.
  • 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.
 

About MedKoder, LLC:

  • Privately held, growing company with strong values and ethics 
  • Professional development and education 
  • All positions are permanent – no contracts or sitting on a “coding bench” 
  • Generous paid time off, holiday pay, and flexible scheduling year-round 
  • Internal network of Medical Coding Industry Leaders – CEO is a Certified Coder with 20+ years of experience 
  • 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)

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