Orthopedic Surgery Coder

SCA Health; United States; On-site; USD 31,684 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

SCA Health is seeking a Surgical Coder to join their Surgery Coding Team. This role involves coding surgical procedures using CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS codes, and requires a CPC certification or equivalent. Candidates should have a minimum of 2-3 years' experience in Orthopedic Surgery coding, strong proficiency in MS Office programs, and the ability to handle confidential matters in a high-stress environment. The position offers a schedule from Monday to Friday, between 6am - 6:30pm EST, or 5am - 5:30pm CST.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years of Orthopedic Surgery coding experience.
• CPC certification or equivalent is required.
• Proficient in MS Office programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Code surgical procedures using CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS codes.
• Assign modifiers to procedures.
• Work closely with physicians on office notes for accurate coding.
• Serve as a coding consultant to providers.

Skills

Orthopedic Surgery coding

MS Office proficiency

Confidentiality management

Multi-tasking ability

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

CPC certification or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Teams

MS SharePoint

Job description

Responsibilities

** The work schedule will be Monday - Friday with hours anywhere between 6am - 6:30pm EST / 5am - 5:30pm CST **

As part of the Surgery Coding Team you will work in collaboration with the other Certified Medical Coders (CPC), completing all aspects of coding surgical procedures.

• Coding of surgical procedures using CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS codes.
• Assignment of modifiers to procedures.
• Works closely with physicians and other providers/office staff regarding completeness of office notes and operative reports to ensure accurate coding.
• Serves as a resource and subject matter expert and as a coding consultant to providers.
• Identifies discrepancies, potential quality of care, and billing issues.
• Timely entry of office and surgical coding charges and assignment of copays and other service payments.
• Works closely with other members of the coding/billing team as well as the other departments within the CBO team. Handles special projects as requested.

Qualifications

• Education Required: High school graduate or equivalent.
• Experience Required: Minimum of 2-3 years of Orthopedic Surgery coding experience.
• Professional license or certification requirements: CPC certification or equivalent.
• Proficient in MS Office programs (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and SharePoint).

Preferred Skills:

• Proficient in MS Office programs (i.e., Forms, Access, and Power Point).
• Ability to deal with responsibility with confidential matters.
• Ability to work in a multi-task, high-stress environment.

USD $23.00/Hr. USD $30.00/Hr.