Orthopedics Medical Coding

Orthos • South Bend, IN

1d • Remote

About The Position

As a Medical Coding Specialist, you will be responsible for accurate and complete review of professional charges processed for billing, insurance filing, and revenue reporting. You will code surgical visits and/or verify that clinic visits are properly coded.

Requirements

• MUST HAVE ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CODING EXPERIENCE
• Remote Work (Must reside in AZ, AR, FL, IA, IL, IN, MI, MO, NC, NV, OH, OR, PA, TN, or TX)
• High school diploma or equivalent, college courses or certificate preferred
• Excellent communication skills, especially phone skills, that encourage the establishment and maintenance of cooperative, positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders (patients, physicians, colleagues, etc.)
• Ability to efficiently gather, organize, and comprehend operative reports and ensure proper compliance
• Proficient computer skills with a demonstrated ability to navigate and comprehend computer software systems in an office setting, prefer 50wpm typing skill
• Knowledge of, or a demonstrated capacity to learn, insurance industry practices and medical terminology in a clinic setting
• Strong analytical skills and a demonstrated desire to be part of building innovative solutions that challenge the status quo
• Ability to learn quickly and contribute ideas that make the team, processes, and solutions better
• Share our values: resilience, altruism, communication, achievement, and determination

Nice To Haves

• Two years of coding experience in Orthopedics, hospital and/or surgical setting

Responsibilities

• Review patient documents for accuracy, including office visits and surgical/nonsurgical procedures, ensuring proper coding after review
• Verify all codes are current and perform accurate and timely charge entries
• Work with medical and business office staff to resolve coding issues and associated problems
• Participate in professional development efforts to ensure compliance with established coding guidelines, third-party reimbursement policies, and regulations
• Actively participate in the companys efforts to create innovative data and analytics solutions for the modern orthopedic business office
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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