DescriptionColumbia Orthopaedic Group Fast-paced. Detail-driven. Team-focused. Every claim, code, and detail matters in delivering accurate, compliant, and timely patient care behind the scenes. If you take pride in precision and enjoy working in a collaborative healthcare environment, this role is for you.
Why This Role Is Different This is not just a coding role-it is a key part of the revenue cycle that directly impacts the success of orthopaedic care delivery. Your work ensures providers are accurately represented, claims are clean, and reimbursement flows efficiently.
You'll partner closely with physicians, billing, and administrative teams in a highly collaborative environment where accuracy, communication, and compliance are essential.
About the Role The Medical Coder is responsible for accurately coding orthopaedic services to support timely and compliant claim submission. This role ensures documentation integrity, supports revenue cycle performance, and helps reduce denials through precise coding practices.
You will work closely with clinical and administrative teams to resolve documentation questions, support audits, and maintain coding accuracy across all orthopaedic services.
What You Will Do - Review and code orthopaedic services using ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS guidelines
- Ensure coding accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and payer-specific regulations
- Collaborate with providers and staff to clarify documentation and resolve coding discrepancies
- Support resolution of denials, audits, and coding-related inquiries
- Contribute to clean claim submission and overall revenue cycle efficiency
- Maintain accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail across all coding activities
Who Thrives in This Role - You are highly detail-oriented and committed to accuracy in all aspects of coding
- You communicate effectively and collaborate well with providers and administrative teams
- You enjoy problem-solving and resolving documentation or coding challenges
- You thrive in a fast-paced, structured healthcare environment
Requirements- Minimum of 3 years of medical coding experience required
- CPC, CCS-P, or equivalent certification strongly preferred
- Orthopaedic coding experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based healthcare environment