Coding Specialist Jobs

About The Position

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.