Neurosurgery Coder

Alteva RCM; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid family leave

Short-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee discount program

Employee referral program

Job summary

Alteva RCM is seeking a Professional Coder to review clinical documentation and assign CPT/ICD-10-CM codes for Neurosurgery and Spine. The role ensures coding accuracy, compliance, and timely reimbursements while reducing denials and audit risk.

The ideal candidate holds a CPC/CCS credential with AHIMA or AAPC and at least five years of hands-on coding experience in complex specialty services. Join a collaborative team focused on excellence and growth.

Qualifications

• Completed AHIMA or AAPC-certified coding program with CPC/CCS credential.
• 5+ years of physician/professional services coding in Neurosurgery/Spine.
• Knowledge of CPT, ICD-10-CM, modifiers, Medicare/Medicaid policies.

Responsibilities

• Review clinical documentation and assign diagnosis and procedure codes for professional services.
• Code tickets accurately and timely to support clean claims.
• Research and resolve coding scenarios with payer edits and documentation questions.
• Meet daily productivity targets and maintain coding quality.
• Communicate issues to Lead Medical Coder or Coding Manager.
• Escalate complex scenarios through established workflows.
• Participate in meetings and ongoing education; may expand to additional specialties.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Medical coding

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

AHIMA/AAPC-certified coding program

Tools

Encoder tools

Queue-based workflow systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Us

At Alteva RCM, we're dedicated to helping healthcare providers thrive through expert revenue cycle management, strategic insight, and innovative solutions. We're always looking for passionate, driven professionals who want to make a meaningful impact, grow their careers, and be part of a collaborative team committed to excellence.

Position Summary

The Professional Coder is responsible for accurately reviewing clinical documentation and assigning diagnosis codes, CPT codes, and other required codes for professional services across the Neurosurgery and Spine specialties. This role applies official coding guidelines, regulatory requirements, and payer-specific rules to ensure accurate code selection, clean claim submission, and timely reimbursement. By ensuring coding accuracy and compliance, the Professional Coder plays a critical role in optimizing revenue cycle performance, reducing claim denials and audit risk, supporting regulatory compliance, and contributing to the organization's overall financial health and operational success.

Key Responsibilities

Coding Production & Accuracy

• Review clinical documentation and accurately assign diagnosis and procedure codes for professional services in accordance with official coding guidance and payer requirements
• Code assigned tickets accurately and in a timely manner to support clean claim submission and maximize appropriate reimbursement
• Independently research and resolve coding scenarios, including payer-specific edits and documentation questions, using available resources and tools
• Meet daily productivity targets and maintain consistent coding quality

Communication & Escalation Management

• Communicate coding and documentation issues, trends, and potential risks to the Lead Medical Coder and/or Medical Coding Manager
• Escalate complex scenarios or unclear documentation through established workflows to support timely resolution

Compliance, Confidentiality & Continuous Learning

• Maintain current knowledge of coding guidelines and payer policies; maintain required credentials in good standing
• Participate in department meetings and ongoing education; demonstrate flexibility to expand coding skills into additional specialties as business needs evolve
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership

Performance Metrics

• Complete coding for all cases assigned within a 48 hour period
• Daily productivity output against established targets
• Individual coding accuracy rate (target: 95%+)
• Escalation timeliness and documentation quality
• Credential maintenance and continuing education compliance

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an AHIMA or AAPC-approved coding program with an active credential in good standing (e.g., CPC, CCS); CPC preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of recent hands-on physician/professional services coding experience in complex Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery
• Proficient knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, CPT, ICD-10-CM, modifiers, disease processes, and applicable Medicare/Medicaid policies for professional services
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with reporting and data analysis tools preferred
• Proven ability to multi-task, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience using encoder tools and working within queue-based workflow systems to manage volume and turnaround time preferred
• Prior participation in coding audits, denial prevention initiatives, or documentation improvement efforts preferred

Additional Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of HIPAA regulations and healthcare privacy laws; maintains strict compliance at all times.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-oriented environment
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with a proactive and solution-driven approach

Pay Range

Pay Range$60,000—$80,000 USDBenefitsAlteva RCM offers our employees a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, employee assistance plan, paid family leave, short-term disability and life insurance. We also provide a 401(k) plan with employer match, flexible spending accounts, employee discount program and an employee referral program.