[Hiring] Physician Coder: Orthopedics @MedKoder

Role Description

Physician Coder: Orthopedics 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. The role requires adherence to MedKoder’s internal coding policies and expectations set forth by department management.

• Prioritize daily duties and multitask effectively.
• Communicate effectively and make necessary decisions to complete all assigned tasks and accomplish goals.
• Review and accurately code Orthopedic Surgery and E/M cases to maximize reimbursement in a timely manner.
• Review and accurately code E/M visits and office procedures.
• Work independently and research coding scenarios.
• Meet daily production goals and maintain a quality goal of averaging 95% accuracy rate consistently.
• 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 (including orthopedic-specific guidelines) and maintain credentials as necessary.
• Participate in coding department and education meetings.
• Be flexible to expand coding skill set into other Orthopedic subspecialties or other specialties altogether.
• Maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive information.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Qualifications

• 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 surgeries, E/M services, and office procedures (joint injections, fracture care).
• 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.
• Experience working with Google Workspace preferred but not required.
• Experience working remotely is preferred but not required.
• Auditing experience is a PLUS.
• CPMA certification is a PLUS.
• Epic and Cerner PowerChart experience is a PLUS.

Benefits

• 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).
• MedKoder recognized by Modern Healthcare as Best Place to Work.