Orthopedic Medical Coder – CPC/CCS-P Expert

Toa; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance (TOA) is the largest orthopaedic surgery group in Tennessee. We are seeking a Certified Coder to ensure accurate coding of charges and compliance with CPT-4, ICD-10, HCPCS in a busy practice.

Responsibilities include reviewing records, abstracting diagnoses and procedures, and educating providers on audit results while maintaining professionalism. Must reside in Middle TN, Columbia, or Knoxville area and hold CPC or CCS-P certification.

Qualifications

• Must reside in the Middle TN, Columbia, or Knoxville area.
• Must have a minimum of 1 year experience.
• Must be CPC, or CCS-P certified.
• Have a good working knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.

Responsibilities

• The Certified Coder assists in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management, ensuring that charges are coded and consistent with documentation and applicable coding policies.
• Review and abstract patient medical records to assign diagnoses, treatments, and surgical procedures for professional services
• Ensure all services documented in the patient's medical record are coded with appropriate diagnoses and procedure codes
• Utilize query process when services are not documented appropriately
• Enter codes into practice management system and rectifies errors in the preprocessor and post-processor editing systems
• Provide education to providers regarding results of periodic audits while maintaining exceptionally high degree of professionalism
• Maintain a working knowledge, and stay abreast of, CPT-4, ICD-10, HCPCS coding principles, modifier usage, medical terminology, governmental regulations, protocols and third party payer requirements pertaining to billing, coding and documentation
• Maintain a daily average set by supervisor/ management.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy knowledge

Education

CPC, or CCS-P certification

Job description

Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance (TOA) is the largest orthopaedic surgery group in Tennessee. We are seeking a Certified Coder to ensure accurate coding of charges and compliance with CPT-4, ICD-10, HCPCS in a busy practice.

Responsibilities include reviewing records, abstracting diagnoses and procedures, and educating providers on audit results while maintaining professionalism. Must reside in Middle TN, Columbia, or Knoxville area and hold CPC or CCS-P certification.