Neurosurgery Coder

Alteva RCM; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee assistance plan

Paid family leave

Short-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee discount program

Employee referral program

Job summary

Alteva RCM is seeking a Professional Coder to review clinical docs and assign CPT/ICD-10-CM codes for Neurosurgery and Spine services. You will ensure coding accuracy, apply payer-specific rules, and support timely reimbursements while reducing denials and audit risk.

The role requires AHIMA/AAPC credential with 5+ years of physician/professional services coding, encoder tools experience, and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Active AHIMA or AAPC credential (CPC/CCS) in good standing.
• 5+ years of physician/professional services coding in Neurosurgery/Spine.
• Knowledge of CPT, ICD-10-CM, modifiers, Medicare/Medicaid policies.
• HS diploma required; associate or bachelor’s preferred.
• Proficient with encoder tools and queue-based workflows.
• Strong communication, multi-tasking, and deadline-driven work style.

Responsibilities

• Review clinical docs and assign diagnosis and procedure codes for professional services.
• Code with accuracy to support clean claims and timely reimbursement.
• Research and resolve coding scenarios including payer edits.
• Meet daily productivity targets while maintaining coding quality.
• Escalate complex cases per established workflows to resolve issues.
• Participate in audits, denial prevention, and documentation improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Ahima/AAPC credential program

Tools

Encoder tools

Queue-based workflow systems

Microsoft Office

Reporting & data analysis tools

Job description

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 servicesin accordance withofficial coding guidance and payer requirements
• Code assigned tickets accurately and in a timely mannerto support clean claim submission and maximizeappropriate reimbursement
• Independently research and resolve coding scenarios, including payer-specific edits and documentation questions, using available resources and tools
• Meet daily productivity targets andmaintainconsistent coding quality
• 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; maintainrequired credentials in good standing
• Participate in department meetings and ongoing education;demonstrateflexibility to expand coding skills intoadditionalspecialties 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’sdegree 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 timepreferred
• Prior participation in coding audits, denial prevention initiatives, or documentation improvement effortspreferred

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

$60,000 - $80,000 USD

Alteva 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.