Profee Surgical Coder (CPC) - Ortho

We are seeking an experienced Certified Professional Coder with strong professional-fee outpatient surgical coding experience in Orthopedics. This position requires hands-on experience assigning ICD-10-CM and CPT codes for physician services, with a strong emphasis Orthopedic Surgery coding.

One year contract

Key Responsibilities

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• Perform professional-fee coding for Orthopedic surgical services.
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• Assign accurate ICD-10-CM and CPT codes based on documentation and current coding guidelines.
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• Review documentation to ensure appropriate coding and billing.
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• Support reimbursement follow-up, accounts receivable, and collection activities.
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• Maintain compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and other payer regulations.
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• Stay current on coding guidelines, documentation requirements, and payer regulations.
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Required Qualifications

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• Strong recent experience with Orthopedic Surgery coding.
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• Meditech experience
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• Professional/physician coding experience.
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• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT.
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• Knowledge of physician billing and reimbursement.
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• Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
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• Coding certification: CPC, CCA, CCS-P, CPC-H, RHIA, RHIT, or related certification.
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• Minimum 2 years of coding experience; 5+ years preferred.
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• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or higher preferred.
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This role is heavily focused on Orthopedic Surgery. Candidates should have direct, hands-on experience coding these specialties.