Medical Coding Specialist - Surgical Services

Integrative Emergency Services, LLC; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrative Emergency Services (IES) seeks a certified Medical Coding Specialist focused on surgical services. You will assign CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS codes, review records for accuracy, and ensure compliance with CMS and payer guidelines.

Remote or hybrid work options are available, with eligibility based on location. Ideal candidates have at least five years of professional medical coding experience, strong surgical coding skills, and active AAPC or AHIMA certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional medical coding experience.
• Strong surgical coding experience required.
• Active coding certification through AAPC or AHIMA.
• Surgical coding/auditing certifications preferred (CGSC, CASCC, CCVTC, CPMA).

Responsibilities

• Assign CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II codes for professional surgical services.
• Evaluate medical records for code accuracy, completeness, and medical necessity.
• Ensure coding compliance with CMS, payer, and regulatory guidelines.
• Perform claim reviews to support clean claim submissions and reduce denials.
• Audit coding accuracy through focused reviews and special projects.
• Analyze denials and recommend corrective actions.
• Stay current on coding updates and regulations; collaborate with providers on documentation.

Skills

CPT coding

ICD-10-CM

HCPCS Level II

Coding audits

CMS guidelines

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum 5 years medical coding experience

AAPC or AHIMA certification

Surgical coding/Auditing certification (CGSC, CASCC, CCVTC, CPMA)

Tools

EHR systems

Practice management systems

Claim scrubber tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Integrative Emergency Services ("IES") LLC, is a physician founded, owned, and led company whose goal is to empower physician leaders to create the best places to give and receive care. We are a clinically integrated and outcomes-based organization with a commitment to doing the right thing for our clinicians, patients, and communities. Through our commitment to patient care and reinvestment in our physicians, IES has a proven track record of improving patient outcomes and producing results that uphold the hospitals' reputations in which we operate. We strive to create a culture of continuous improvement, community, and recognizing our Physician leaders. To learn more, visit our website IES.Healthcare and click to see a highlight of our 12th Annual Quality Summit .

Integrative Emergency Services, LLC ("IES") is seeking a certified Medical Coding Specialist with emphasis on surgical services. The Medical Coding Specialist responsible for accurate professional fee coding and documentation review for assigned surgical service lines ( URSA / NTCC / TSN ). This role evaluates medical records to ensure proper CPT, HCPCS Level II, and ICD-10-CM code assignment in accordance with payer guidelines and regulatory standards. The Coding Specialist supports documentation integrity, identifies coding compliance risks (including undercoding, overcoding, and unbundling), and contributes to clean claim submission and optimal reimbursement through coding analysis, audits, and special projectsCandidates can work in either a hybrid or remote setting. If remote, must reside in a state IES operates in: AZ, CO, TX, OK, IN, MO, AL, SC, FL. Must have a Coding certification via AAPC or AHIMA.

Responsibilities

• Accurately assign CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II codes for professional surgical services based on thorough medical record review.
• Evaluate medical records for proper code assignment, completeness, accuracy, and support of medical necessity.
• Ensure coding compliance with CMS, commercial payer, and regulatory guidelines.
• Conduct claim review to support clean claim submission and reduce denials.
• Audit coding accuracy through ad hoc reports, focused reviews, and special projects.
• Analyze coding-related denials and recommend corrective actions.
• Review payer policies and stay current on annual coding updates and regulatory changes.
• Collaborate with providers and operational leadership to clarify documentation and improve coding specificity.
• Maintain productivity and quality benchmarks established by the department.
• Serve as a subject matter resource for surgical coding guidance within assigned service lines.
• High-level knowledge of general surgery-related medical terminology, anatomy, and pathophysiology.
• Strong understanding of CPT procedure coding, HCPCS Level II procedure and supply codes, and ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding.
• Knowledge of coding in surgical practices, ambulatory surgery centers, and hospital settings.
• Ability to evaluate documentation for medical necessity and coding compliance.
• Strong understanding of National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits and bundling guidelines.
• Ability to audit reports, conduct focused reviews, and participate in special projects.
• Proficiency with EHR systems, practice management systems, and claim scrubber tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Education / Experience

• Includes minimum education, technical training, and/or experience preferred to perform the job.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum five (5) years of professional medical coding experience.
• Strong surgical coding experience required.
• Active coding certification through: American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) or American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
• Surgical related Coding Certification (CGSC, CASCC, CCVTC, etc) or Auditing (CPMA).
• Experience conducting internal coding audits.
• Experience with CMS Part B and commercial payer reimbursement methodologies.
• Possess the ability to fulfill any office activities normally expected in an office setting, to include, but not limited to remaining seated for periods of time to perform computer-based work, participating in filing activity, lifting and carrying office supplies (paper reams, mail, etc.).
• Hybrid office environment or flexible for remote.
• Corporate office: If remote, must reside in a state IES operates in.
• TRAVEL:~ Some travel, including overnight and local, may be required as business needs dictate.

IES is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you require accommodation during the application or employment process, please contact .

Qualified applicants of any age, race, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status will receive equal consideration for positions.