Medical Coder
Full-Time | Direct Hire | $24-27/hour DOE + Overtime Opportunity
Our client is experiencing significant growth, expanding from approximately 18 locations to more than 60 offices across 18 states. We are seeking experienced, energetic Medical Coders to join the Revenue Cycle team!
This is an excellent opportunity for a coder who enjoys working in a fast-paced physician practice environment, takes ownership of their work, and is comfortable researching and resolving complex coding and claim issues.
Medical Coder Key Responsibilities
· Review medical documentation and accurately assign appropriate CPT, ICD-10-CM and applicable modifiers
· Code services within a multi-physician orthopedic, spine and interventional practice environment
· Review claims for accuracy and completeness prior to submission
· Research and resolve coding-related denials, edits and rejected claims
· Assist with claim clean-up initiatives, including current BCBS claim issues
· Identify documentation or coding discrepancies that may impact reimbursement
· Work closely with billing, providers and Revenue Cycle leadership to resolve outstanding issues
· Support both Workers’ Compensation and commercial insurance claims, with a significant portion of the organization’s business involving Workers’ Compensation
· Review and code in-office imaging and other physician-based services
· Maintain productivity and accuracy standards while managing a high-volume workload
· Stay current on coding guidelines, payer requirements and reimbursement changes
Preferred Experience
· Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) coding
· Interventional spine or pain management coding
· Orthopedic or spine physician practice coding
· High-volume, multi-physician practice environments
· Heavy in-office imaging coding
· Workers’ Compensation claims
· Complex denial research and resolution
Qualifications
· Minimum 1+ year of hands-on professional medical coding experience
· Experience working within a physician practice, surgery center or similar outpatient environment strongly preferred
· Experience with eClinicalWorks is a plus; experience with other EMR/practice management systems will be considered
· Strong understanding of CPT and ICD-10 coding
· Ability to research and independently resolve coding and claim issues
· Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly explain previous responsibilities, coding decisions and denial-resolution experience
· Self-motivated, accountable and able to work independently
· Energetic, engaged and passionate about Revenue Cycle and medical coding
Schedule
· Monday–Friday
· Standard schedule: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
· Candidates interested in a 9:00 AM–6:00 PM schedule may also be considered to help support West Coast locations
Pay: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Medical coding: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
