Job Summary

A provider of business, technology and consulting solutions that improve healthcare organization performance has a current position open for a Virtual Orthopedics Surgical Coding Specialist.

Candidates will be responsible for the following:

• Reviewing physician reports and appending appropriate CPT, HCPCS, ICD-9 codes, and modifiers
• Managing work files to resolve coding edits by researching and using the most up-to-date tools available in order to make the appropriate and compliant corrections for reimbursement
• Working on accurate and timely review and coding of procedures and surgeries for multi-specialty areas into the billing and accounts receivable system

Qualifications Include:

• CPC or CCS-P certification required from AAPC or AHIMA
• Five years relevant coding experience
• Working knowledge of CPT, HCPCS, ICD-9-CM, Prospective Payment Systems, Correct Coding Initiative, Third Party Liability
• Ability to read/understand complex surgical notes and medical records
• Experience coding and/or auditing Medicare, Medi-Cal, and workers compensation