Orthopedic Surgery Certified Professional Coder (Remote)

Rothman Orthopaedics; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Rothman Orthopaedics is seeking a Business Office Certified Coder to audit documentation and denials, educate providers, and ensure coding accuracy across services. The role emphasizes independent judgment and adherence to coding standards.

The position is fully remote with residence in eligible states. Candidates should have CPC certification, 5+ years of surgical/orthopaedic coding, and strong MS Office skills. Excellent documentation and training abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• CPC certification through AAPC is required.
• Minimum five years of surgical coding experience, preferably orthopaedic.
• Knowledge of disease processes, typical findings, treatments, QA and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Audit physician and non-physician documentation for coding compliance.
• Review and correct AR denials related to coding issues.
• Create trainings for providers on current coding standards and regulations.
• Maintain audit records and monthly performance statistics.
• Educate staff and physicians based on audit results and ongoing coding guidance.

Skills

MS Office

Coding audits

Surgical coding

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in nursing or medical field preferred

Tools

Medical coding software

Job description

Job Summary:The Business Office Certified Coder reviews coding and documentation for all services provided by the practice through chart auditing as well as AR denials and provides ongoing education to providers regarding coding and documentation while exercising discretion and independent judgment .Key Accountabilities:Computer skills including, but not limited to, MS Office required.Essential Duties:Audits physician and non-physician provider documentation for compliance with carrier and billing regulations.Tracks and maintains records of all audits, results of conducted audits, and education.Develops a pass/fail system and re-audit procedure based on audit results.Participates and assists actively with external audits.Creates trainings for physicians and staff based on current coding standards and regulations.Reviews and corrects AR Denials for coding issuesProvides monthly statistics on audits conducted, trainings provided, and re-trainings for providers failing an auditRequests and reviews confidential employee and physician information as per state and federal Excluded Party and Sanctioned Individual regulations.Requests and reviews contractor and business associate information as per state and federal Excluded Party and Sanctioned Individual regulations.Creates, tracks, maintains, and audits covering physician logs for all applicable offices.Exemplifies the desired culture and philosophies of the organization.Qualifications:CPC certification required through the AAPCMinimum five years of surgical coding experience, preferably orthopaedicKnowledge of disease process, normal/abnormal findings, reasonable courses of treatment, quality assurance, and risk management issues requiredComputer skills including, but not limited to, MS Office requiredHigh School diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in nursing or other medical field preferredLocation:fully remote, but candidates must reside in CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, MA, MD, NC, NJ, OH, PA, SC, TX, VA, or WI.Hours:Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm ESTTotal Hours per Week:40Status:permanentPay Range:$21.00/hr - $31.00/hrOur Commitment to Employees:Come work at Rothman Orthopaedics! Our employees are our single greatest asset, as such, we strive to provide a professional, nurturing environment where every member of our team can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Our employees enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health and dental benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.Rothman Orthopaedics is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing opportunities to all qualified applicants without regards to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We value developing an inclusive and equitable environment that strengthens our organization and allows us to better attract and retain a diverse workforce that is representative of our patients and our community. We model our values by creating and enacting practices that encourage participation from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.Remote Employment Policy:If you are being hired into a remote eligible position, please be aware that Rothman Orthopaedics is only registered to support remote employment in a limited number of states. If you relocate to a new state and Rothman Orthopaedics is not registered in that state, you may no longer be eligible for a remote position and continued employment with Rothman Orthopaedics. Please contact HR for any questions or a list of states where remote employment may be authorized.