Senior Medical Coder – Orthopedics
Location: Remote (must reside in Texas or Georgia)
Compensation & Schedule
• $35/hour (Non-Certified) • $39/hour (Certified)
• Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (1-hour meal break)
• W2, Temp-to-Hire
• Start Date: December 29
ROLE IMPACT
The Senior Medical Coder ensures high-quality and accurate coding for professional services across podiatry and orthopedic specialties. This position supports revenue integrity by validating code compliance, resolving denials, and partnering with providers to align documentation with payer standards.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Code professional services, E/M visits, and surgical procedures with correct ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes
• Apply appropriate modifiers and ensure complete charge capture
• Resolve coding denials by analyzing and correcting discrepancies
• Communicate coding updates and documentation feedback to providers
• Meet productivity and quality standards while working independently and with remote teams
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Specific coding experience in Orthopedics
• An active certification in one of the following: AAPC (CPC) or AHIMA (CCS or CCA)
• 2+ years' multi-specialty physician coding experience (hospital or outpatient clinic)
• Proficiency in utilization of Athena and Cerner software
• Must reside in Texas or Georgia
CORE TOOLS & SYSTEMS
• ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS
• Athena, Cerner, EPIC, Meditech
• Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
PREFERRED SKILLS
• Podiatry coding experience
• Strong understanding of Medicare/Medicaid/Commercial payer guidelines
• Exceptional communication and documentation review skills
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
• Background check, credit check, and education/employment verification required
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