Assignment Type: Temp (Maternity Leave Coverage ONLY) This is only 8 weeks due to maternity leave coverage
Equipment Provided: No â candidate must provide their own equipment
Interviews: Virtual
JOB SUMMARY:
Under direct supervision, ensures professional charges are coded appropriately from the medical record and entered accurately into the billing system. Codes medical records for multi\-specialty physician practices, with a strong focus on Orthopedic professional fee services, including hospital\-based Evaluation & Management (E/M) services. Utilizes ICD\-10\-CM and CPT coding conventions to assign accurate diagnosis and procedure codes in accordance with established guidelines, payer rules, and compliance standards.
JOB FUNCTIONS:
The following statements describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not intended to be exhaustive:
Reviews and analyzes physician documentation, operative reports, and hospital encounter records to accurately assign CPT and ICD\-10\-CM codes for professional services
Codes Orthopedic provider services, including office visits, hospital E/Ms, and surgical procedures, ensuring compliance with payer and regulatory guidelines
Supports multi\-specialty professional fee coding, with flexibility to assist across service lines as needed
Acts as a liaison between coding, billing, and clinical teams to resolve coding questions and documentation issues in a timely manner
Ensures quality, accuracy, and timeliness of coded data to support reimbursement, reporting, and compliance requirements
Reviews coding edits, denials, and discrepancies and makes corrections as appropriate
Meets established productivity, accuracy, and turnaround time standards
Maintains confidentiality and complies with HIPAA and organizational policies
Participates in departmental meetings, training sessions, and ongoing education as required
Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
CPC or CCS\-P certification required
2+ years of Professional Fee (ProFee) coding experience required
Orthopedic ProFee coding experience required, including office and hospital E/M services, and surgical and procedural coding
Multi\-specialty coding experience required
Primary Care ProFee coding experience required
Hospital\-based professional services coding experience preferred
Outpatient professional fee revenue cycle management experience preferred
Strong proficiency in abstracting ICD\-10\-CM and CPT codes from provider documentation
Ability to meet productivity and quality standards in a production coding environment
