Medical Coding Specialist - Wound Care

MedHQ, LLC•Wichita, KS

4d•Remote

About The Position

The Office-Based Wound Care Coder is responsible for reviewing and accurately assigning ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for wound care procedures and office services. This position ensures compliance with all federal, state, and payer regulations while maximizing appropriate reimbursement. The coder works closely with physicians, clinical staff, and billing teams to clarify documentation, resolve coding issues, and support the overall revenue cycle.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Certification as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or equivalent from AAPC/AHIMA.
Minimum of 2 years of coding experience, preferably in wound care or a related specialty.
Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong communication skills for interacting with providers and team members.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology (orthopedic focus preferred).
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of office-based E/M and wound care procedures.
Familiarity with payer-specific wound care coding guidelines.
Experience with EHR and coding software systems.

Responsibilities

Review provider documentation from office visits, surgeries, and other wound care 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 wound care 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.