Coding Specialist Outpatient Surgical Coding

Bone & Joint; Wausau (WI); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Coding Specialist in a forward-thinking healthcare organization. This remote position requires a keen eye for detail and a passion for coding, as you will be responsible for reviewing medical records, assigning appropriate codes, and ensuring accurate billing. You'll collaborate with healthcare providers while keeping up-to-date with coding guidelines. Enjoy a supportive work environment that values both patient care and employee satisfaction. If you're ready to make a difference in the healthcare field, this role offers the perfect opportunity to grow your skills and contribute to a mission-driven organization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; coding experience with CPT, HCPCS, and ICD10 is essential.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial billing is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records and assign codes for procedures accurately.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure coding compliance.

Skills

CPT coding

HCPCS coding

ICD10 coding

Modifiers knowledge

Reimbursement knowledge

Billing for Medicare and Medicaid

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

*POSITION IS REMOTE - MUST RESIDE IN WISCONSIN

We are looking for a dedicated person with a passion for Coding Specialist. This person will work amongst a team of Coders, to code and bill for procedures performed at our facilities. You'll be part of a team to collaborate with and given the room to research, investigate, expand, and share your knowledge on coding cases.

ABOUT BONE & JOINT

Bone and Joint has one of the most comprehensive teams of orthopedic, pain management, podiatric, physical and occupational therapy experts in Northcentral Wisconsin. We aren't a division of another corporate healthcare organization; Bone & Joint belongs to us and we have numerous locations throughout Central Wisconsin. Our mission is to be the Best place for patients to receive care, the Best place for employees to work, and the Best place for physicians to practice medicine.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CODING SPECIALIST

A Coding Specialist's day is spent reviewing medical records, assigning appropriate codes for procedures, and ensuring accuracy in billing. They collaborate with healthcare providers to clarify details and maintain up-to-date knowledge of coding guidelines. Attention to detail and accuracy are crucial in this role to ensure proper reimbursement and compliance with regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A CODING SPECIALIST

1. High school diploma or equivalent
2. Experience with CPT, HCPCS, ICD10, and Modifiers
3. Current knowledge of reimbursement and coding structures (specifically Medicare and Medicaid)
4. Experience with commercial, workers compensation, and government insurers billing and coding requirements
5. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
6. Ability to make sound judgments according to procedures or acceptable recommendations for exceptions when needed
7. Excellent interpersonal skills to build effective partnering relationships with internal departments
8. Ability to meet tight deadlines
9. Excellent verbal and written communications skills

WORK SCHEDULE

Workdays of a surgical Coding Specialist are Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM with an hour lunch, or 8:00AM to 4:30PM with a 30-minute lunch. Additional flexibility may be offered after the probation period and based on business needs.

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you think you have what it takes to do this job, then the next step is to fill out our online application. Don't worry, the application is pretty simple as it asks for your resume and to answer some questions to help us get to know you better. We should warn you though, if you are selected to move forward in the hiring process, we will require that you provide us with further details to help us further understand your interest.