Surgical Orthopedic Coder
We are seeking experienced Surgical Orthopedic Coders for contract-to-hire opportunities in Virginia. This position involves reviewing medical documentation and assigning accurate ICD-10-CM and CPT codes for orthopedic surgeries, procedures, diagnostic services, and follow-up visits. Ideal candidates will have strong orthopedic surgical coding expertise and the confidence to support coding decisions while maintaining compliance and accuracy.
Key responsibilities include:
- Review and assign accurate ICD-10-CM and CPT codes for orthopedic surgical and clinical services.
- Code orthopedic procedures, including hip and shoulder joint replacements, neck and back surgeries, and foot and ankle procedures.
- Review documentation for sports medicine, imaging, therapies, telemedicine, and diagnostic services.
- Code recurring visits, follow-up appointments, and surgical procedures.
- Ensure coding accuracy and compliance with established guidelines.
- Maintain a minimum coding accuracy of 95%.
- Collaborate with team members to resolve coding questions and provide guidance on complex cases.
- Support workflow improvements and adapt to evolving coding processes.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years of medical coding experience, preferably specializing in orthopedic surgery.
- CPC or CCS-P certification required.
- Strong knowledge of orthopedic surgical procedures, CPT, and ICD-10-CM coding guidelines.
- EPIC experience strongly preferred.
- Ability to confidently explain and support coding decisions.
- Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable working in a collaborative environment undergoing operational improvements.
Additional details:
- Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
- Openings: 2
- Schedule: Monday–Friday
- Training Schedule: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM EST
- Post-Training Schedule: Flexible scheduling between 6:00 AM–6:00 PM EST
- Training: Dedicated EPIC training, HR orientation, and workflow shadowing.
- Work Arrangement: Onsite preferred; highly qualified remote candidates may be considered.
- Herndon Location: Herndon, VA 20171
- Richmond Location: Richmond, VA 23294
- Start Date: ASAP
- Equipment: Company-provided laptop.
- Interview Process: Interview with coding leadership.
- Perks:
- Opportunity for permanent employment.
- Flexible scheduling following training.
- Potential remote work consideration for highly qualified candidates.
- Company-provided computer equipment.
- Dedicated EPIC training and onboarding.
- Opportunity to work with a leading orthopedic healthcare organization.
- Collaborative environment with opportunities to share expertise and contribute to process improvements.