Coding Specialist Orthopedic Services

EXCELSIOR ORTHOPAEDICS GROUP • Eggertsville, NY

22h • Remote

About The Position

We’re seeking a detail-oriented Coding Specialist to support our orthopedic and surgical services team. This role focuses on reviewing clinical documentation and assigning accurate procedure and diagnosis codes to support compliant billing and timely reimbursement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Active coding certification (such as CPC or CCS) required
• At least 1 year of experience in medical coding or a related role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree preferred
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR/EMR) and coding systems preferred
• Knowledge of orthopedic, physical therapy, or podiatry terminology is a plus
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate our core values of being patient-centered, team-focused, service-driven, accountable, and innovative.
• Review physician documentation, operative reports, and clinical records to assign appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes for orthopedic services, including office visits, imaging, physical therapy, and surgical procedures.
• Ensure practices meet federal and state regulations, payer requirements, and internal policies.
• Collaborate with providers and clinical staff to clarify documentation and support accuracy.
• Monitor edits, denials, and rejections, and assist with corrections and follow-up as needed.
• Partner with the billing team to help resolve discrepancies and support clean claim submission.
• Stay current with coding guidelines, regulatory updates, and payer changes relevant to orthopedic services.
• Accurately enter charge data and maintain complete, compliant documentation.
• Assist with reviewing and assigning CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS codes based on provider documentation.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Full inclusion of all applicants
• Consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees