Medical Coder

Specialty Orthopedic Group • Tupelo, MS

23h

About The Position

Specialty Orthopedic Group is seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable Medical Coder to review clinical documentation and translate healthcare services, procedures, and diagnoses into standardized medical codes. The role supports accurate code assignment for billing, statistical reporting, and compliance, and collaborates with physicians, clinical staff, and the billing team. The position requires working quickly, accurately, and independently, meeting daily production goals and maintaining a monthly quality accuracy rate of at least 95%. Extensive use of electronic medical records in an ICD-10 environment is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited medical coding or health information program.
• Minimum of 2+ years of medical coding experience.
• Strong knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS, and modifier usage.
• Experience with EHR and practice management systems.
• Familiarity with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payer policies.
• Hands-on experience with electronic health records (EHR/EMR) systems and computer-assisted coding (CAC) software.
• Strong working knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, pharmacology, and reimbursement methodologies.
• Sophisticated writing and interpersonal communication skills and very good attention to detail.
• Ability to apply written instructions and standardized work practices.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Efficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.

Nice To Haves

• Orthopedic coding experience is strongly preferred.
• Certified Orthopedic Coder (COSC) certification is preferred.
• Strong billing and collection experience with knowledge of health insurance plans and policies.
• Prior experience working in a remote or hybrid production environment.
• Orthopedic experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review patient medical records and assign ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS Level II codes according to official coding guidelines.
• Analyze clinical charts, operative notes, and provider documentation to verify medical necessity and identify documentation gaps.
• Communicate with physicians and clinical staff through formal queries to clarify ambiguous, conflicting, or incomplete documentation.
• Follow official coding rules, HIPAA regulations, CMS standards, and internal billing policies; participate in routine internal coding audits.
• Review and resolve claim edits, including NCCI and MUEs, and assist the revenue cycle team with investigating and appealing coding-related denials.
• Meet or exceed productivity targets, including 10 charts per hour for surgical cases and 4 charts per hour in A/R and denials, while maintaining an audit accuracy rate of at least 95%.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED