Orthopedic Surgical Coder - Flexible & Remote

Addison Group; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent employment potential

Flexible scheduling after training

Possible remote work for qualified

Company-provided laptop

EPIC training and onboarding

Collaborative orthopedic team

Job summary

Addison Group in Virginia is seeking experienced Surgical Orthopedic Coders for contract-to-hire opportunities. You will review medical documentation and assign accurate ICD-10-CM and CPT codes for orthopedic surgeries, procedures, diagnostic services, and follow-up visits.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of orthopedic coding, CPC or CCS-P certification, EPIC experience, and the ability to explain and support coding decisions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of medical coding experience, preferably orthopedic surgery.
• CPC or CCS-P certification required.
• Strong knowledge of orthopedic surgical procedures, CPT, and ICD-10-CM coding guidelines.
• EPIC experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to confidently explain and support coding decisions.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative environment undergoing operational improvements.

Responsibilities

• Review and assign ICD-10-CM and CPT codes for orthopedic surgical and clinical services.
• Code orthopedic procedures, including hip and shoulder joint replacements, neck and back surgeries, and foot and ankle procedures.
• Review documentation for sports medicine, imaging, therapies, telemedicine, and diagnostic services.
• Code recurring visits, follow-up appointments, and surgical procedures.
• Ensure coding accuracy and compliance with established guidelines.
• Maintain a minimum coding accuracy of 95%.
• Collaborate with team members to resolve coding questions and provide guidance on complex cases.
• Support workflow improvements and adapt to evolving coding processes.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT coding

Orthopedic surgery coding

EPIC

Communication

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

CPC or CCS-P certification

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Addison Group in Virginia is seeking experienced Surgical Orthopedic Coders for contract-to-hire opportunities. You will review medical documentation and assign accurate ICD-10-CM and CPT codes for orthopedic surgeries, procedures, diagnostic services, and follow-up visits.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of orthopedic coding, CPC or CCS-P certification, EPIC experience, and the ability to explain and support coding decisions.