Medical Coder

Orthopedic Physicians Alaska; Anchorage (AK); Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic healthcare team as a Certified Medical Coder in Anchorage, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate coding for orthopedic surgery and outpatient services. This position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values professional growth and work-life balance. As part of a dedicated team, you will engage in coding for various services, conduct audits, and provide training to staff. With competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, this role is perfect for those passionate about quality patient care and coding excellence.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k)

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 2+ years of outpatient physician services coding experience.
• Proficient in CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 coding.

Responsibilities

• Review and code inpatient and outpatient encounter notes accurately.
• Audit chart documentation for quality assurance.

Skills

Certified CPC

CPT Coding

HCPCS Coding

ICD-10 Coding

Orthopedic Surgery Coding

Evaluation and Management Coding

Education

Certified Professional Coding Certificate

Job description

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Certified Medical Coder, OPA–Anchorage, Full-Time

Orthopedic Physicians Alaska seeks a highly skilled, upbeat, fast-paced, dedicated, and professional Certified Medical Coder & Orthopedic Surgery Coder to join our rapidly growing and dynamic team. At OPA, employees enjoy work-life balance, competitive salaries, comprehensive medical, dental, FSA or HSA, life, and disability insurance, as well as profit sharing, 401(k), and paid time off starting at three weeks per year.

Learn more about Orthopedic Physicians Alaska at www.OPAlaska.com.

This position is eligible for remote work.

Ideal Attributes

• Certified CPC, COSC, and/or CPMA (AAPC or AHIMA)
• Physician Charge Coding (CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10)
• Experience with Orthopedic Surgery Procedure Coding

Please be prepared to take a coding test at the time of interview.

Representative Duties

• Review notes from inpatient and outpatient encounters and code them according to documentation (assign accurate CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 codes)
• Post charges when needed for services rendered
• Audit chart documentation for quality purposes to ensure provider coding and documentation are synchronous; communicate audit findings to department leadership as directed by management
• Make judicious decisions on code assignment with high accuracy
• Introduce procedural changes; CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 codes, and educate staff on new codes
• Liaise professionally with physicians and other parties to clarify information
• Advise and train physicians and staff on medical coding as requested
• Perform accurate and efficient coding for Hospital Physician Consultation, Emergency Room, and Orthopedic Surgery services when needed
• Familiar with Infusion, Injection, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Massage Therapy, imaging modalities, and physician services coding and documentation requirements

Job Requirements

• Active Certified Professional Coding Certificate
• Two (2) years of current outpatient physician services coding experience
• Two (2) years of Evaluation and Management (E&M) services coding experience
• Passed ICD-10 proficiency exam

The mission of OrthoAlaska, Orthopedic Physicians Alaska division, is to provide top orthopedic surgery and musculoskeletal care through quality, patient-centered approaches. Our team includes physicians, surgeons, a certified orthopedic surgical physician assistant, and staff, providing an individualized care-team experience. We have offices in Anchorage, Wasilla, and Eagle River.

Employees have opportunities for professional growth and exposure to a wide range of orthopedic care, including clinics, imaging, athletic training, and therapy services.

OPA values quality, patient-centered care, continuous improvement, team development, and community service. We welcome applicants who share these core values and a commitment to excellence.

OPA benefits include health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, and paid time off.

Orthopedic Physicians Alaska is an equal employment opportunity employer, welcoming applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, pregnancy, veteran status, disability, or other protected categories.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Strategy/Planning and Information Technology

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care