Medical Coding Specialist – Orthopedic Surgery, Office Coder
Location
United States
Posted
4 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Medical Coding Specialist – Orthopedic Surgery, Office Coder
Trajectory Revenue Cycle Services
• Review provider documentation from office visits, surgeries, imaging interpretations, injections, and other orthopedic services. • Assign appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and CPT/HCPCS procedure codes according to official coding guidelines and payer rules. • Verify coding accuracy and completeness to support correct claim submission and reduce denials. • Query providers when documentation is incomplete, unclear, or inconsistent with coding guidelines. • Keep current with orthopedic coding updates, payer policy changes, and compliance regulations. • Collaborate with the billing team to resolve claim rejections, denials, and coding-related issues. • Maintain confidentiality of patient information in compliance with HIPAA regulations. • Participate in coding audits and provide feedback to improve documentation and coding accuracy. • Assist in educating providers and staff on documentation improvement related to orthopedic coding.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Certification as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) , Certified Orthopaedic Surgery Coder (COSC) , or equivalent from AAPC/AHIMA.
- Minimum of 2 years of coding experience, preferably in orthopedics or a related specialty.
Benefits
- Employer sponsored Major Medical
- Employer sponsored Dental
- Employer sponsored Vision
- Accidental Death and Disability insurance
- Short term disability
- 4.5% 401K matching
- Flexible spending account
- Generous paid time off
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