Medical Coding Specialist - Orthopedic Surgery & Office Coder

MedHQ, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major Medical

Dental

Vision

AD&D insurance

Short term disability

401K matching

Flexible spending account

Generous PTO

Job summary

MedHQ, LLC is seeking an Office-Based Orthopedic Coder to accurately assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for orthopedic surgeries and office services. This role ensures compliance with all regulations while supporting the revenue cycle.

You will work closely with physicians and billing teams, stay current with coding changes, and maintain HIPAA confidentiality in a remote, nationwide capacity. The position offers comprehensive benefits and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Must have CPC or COSC certification or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of coding experience, preferably orthopedics.
• Knowledge of orthopedic procedures, imaging, and injection coding is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review documentation from office visits, surgeries, imaging interpretations, injections, and other orthopedic services.
• Assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and CPT/HCPCS procedure codes per guidelines and payer rules.
• Verify coding accuracy to support correct claim submission and reduce denials.
• Query providers when documentation is incomplete or inconsistent with coding guidelines.
• Stay current with orthopedic coding updates, payer policy changes, and compliance regulations.
• Collaborate with billing team to resolve denials and coding issues.
• Maintain patient confidentiality per HIPAA.
• Participate in coding audits and provide feedback to improve documentation and coding accuracy.
• Educate providers and staff on documentation improvement related to orthopedic coding.

Skills

ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent worker

medical terminology knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPC or COSC certification

Tools

EHR systems

Coding software

Job description

Company
MedHQ, LLC, is a fast growing, leading provider of consulting and technology enabled expert services for outpatient healthcare. With a 97% long-term, client retention rate spanning over 20 years, MedHQ serves Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs), Surgical Hospitals, Physician Practices, and Hospital and Healthcare Outpatient Facilities nationwide. The MedHQ RITE Values: Respect, Innovation, Trust, and Energy, permeate all service line offerings with a unique personalized approach balancing exceptional transactional and emotional intelligence, and above all excellent customer service. MedHQ, LLC, is a 2022 Becker’s Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare company.

We believe our quality of service begins with our quality of team member. We offer exceptional benefits and working environments to exceptional employees.

Position Summary

The Office-Based Orthopedic Coder is responsible for reviewing and accurately assigning ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for orthopedic surgeries 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Review provider documentation from office visits, surgeries, imaging interpretations, injections, and other orthopedic 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 orthopedic 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.

Qualifications

• Required:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Certification as aCertified Professional Coder (CPC),Certified Orthopaedic Surgery Coder (COSC), or equivalent from AAPC/AHIMA.
  • Minimum of 2 years of coding experience, preferably in orthopedics or a related specialty.
• Preferred:
  • Knowledge of office-based orthopedic procedures, imaging, and injection coding.
  • Familiarity with payer-specific orthopedic coding guidelines.
  • Experience with EHR and coding software systems.

Skills & Competencies

• 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).

Work Environment

• Standard work hours, with possible flexibility based on operational needs.
• Mostly sedentary position with extended computer use.

FULL TIME BENEFITS

1. Employer sponsored Major Medical
2. Employer sponsored Dental
3. Employer sponsored Vision
4. Accidental Death and Disability insurance
5. Short term disability
6. 4.5% 401K matching
7. Flexible spending account
8. Generous paid time off

This is a remote position.

**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.