Orthopedic Medical Coder — Accurate, Compliant, Impactful

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 seeks a Professional Coder to review clinical documentation and assign diagnosis and CPT codes for professional services across specialties, ensuring compliance with coding guidelines and payer rules. You will support clean claim submissions and timely reimbursement.

The role requires 3+ years of hands-on coding experience, AHIMA/AAPC credentials, and strong knowledge of CPT/ICD-10-CM. Expect collaboration with leadership, ongoing education, and potential specialization expansion.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an AHIMA or AAPC-approved coding program with an active credential in good standing (CPC/CCS; CPC preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on physician/professional services coding experience across one or more specialties.
• Proficient knowledge of anatomy/physiology, medical terminology, CPT, ICD-10-CM, modifiers, disease processes, and Medicare/Medicaid policies for professional services.
• Experience coding professional services across multiple specialties and service lines (e.g., surgical, anesthesia, E/M) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review clinical documentation and assign diagnosis and procedure codes for professional services.
• Code assigned tickets accurately and timely to support clean claim submission and reimbursement.
• Independently research and resolve coding scenarios, including payer-specific edits and documentation questions.
• Meet daily productivity targets and maintain coding quality.
• Communicate coding and documentation issues to Lead Medical Coder/Medical Coding Manager.
• Escalate complex scenarios through established workflows for timely resolution.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Independent work

Deadline-driven

Education

AHIMA/AAPC credential (CPC/CCS)

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate/Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Encoder tools

Queue-based workflow systems

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/Outlook)

Job description

Alteva RCM seeks a Professional Coder to review clinical documentation and assign diagnosis and CPT codes for professional services across specialties, ensuring compliance with coding guidelines and payer rules. You will support clean claim submissions and timely reimbursement.

The role requires 3+ years of hands-on coding experience, AHIMA/AAPC credentials, and strong knowledge of CPT/ICD-10-CM. Expect collaboration with leadership, ongoing education, and potential specialization expansion.