Description:
Full & Part-Time, Remote Opportunities
About the Role
We are seeking highly experienced Orthopedic Medical Coders with current expertise in orthopedic coding to support a dynamic healthcare organization. This role requires coders who are actively coding orthopedics on a regular basis.
The ideal candidate will be fully up to date on current orthopedic coding guidelines and comfortable providing coding feedback and education to orthopedic providers, particularly regarding bundling/unbundling rules, modifier usage, and coding compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Charge Review Work Queues
- Review provider-submitted coding in EPIC against clinical documentation
- Resolve EPIC edits and recommend coding corrections to departments
Claim Edit Work Queues
- Review provider-submitted coding and address clearinghouse rejections and claim edits
- Recommend appropriate coding corrections based on documentation
Follow-Up Work Queues
- Review post-bill denials and payer edits
- Analyze documentation and recommend coding updates to resolve issues
Additional responsibilities include:
- Reviewing documentation to ensure coding accuracy and compliance
- Working billing and coding edits, denials, and payer requirements
- Providing coding guidance and feedback to orthopedic providers and departments
Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years of active, ongoing orthopedic coding experience
- Current CPC (AAPC) or equivalent certification through AAPC or AHIMA
- Extensive experience coding orthopedic services in POS 11, 21, and 22
- Experience coding in-office procedures and orthopedic surgeries
- Strong knowledge of billing edits, clearinghouse edits, and payer denials
- Comfortable providing coding feedback and education to providers
Preferred Qualifications
- CEMC certification
- Experience with EPIC
- Experience with Medicaid of California guidelines
- Multi-specialty coding background
Orthopedic Coding Expertise Required
Candidates must demonstrate strong experience coding:
- Spinal injections / pain management procedures
- Open fracture repair
- Hand surgery, fracture care, and tendon repairs
- Carpal tunnel release
- Hardware removal procedures
- Neuroplasty
- Arthroscopy (shoulder, knee, hip)
- Arthroplasty (shoulder, knee, hip)
- Joint repairs
Why Join Us
- Remote work opportunity
- Work with a collaborative and highly specialized team
- Full suite of benefits for full-time employees
- Free CEU opportunities
- All equipment supplied
Apply Today
If you are an experienced Orthopedic Coder actively coding orthopedics and looking for your next remote opportunity, we encourage you to apply today.