Profee Surgical Coder (CPC) - Ortho

Vertek Solutions; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertek Solutions is seeking an experienced Certified Professional Coder with strong orthopedic surgical coding background to join our team for a one-year contract in New York. The candidate will assign ICD-10-CM and CPT codes, review documentation for accuracy, and support reimbursement activities in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

Required qualifications include CPC/CCA/CCS-P or related certification, 2+ years of coding experience (5+ preferred), and familiarity with Meditech.

Qualifications

• Experience with Orthopedic Surgery coding.
• Proficient in ICD-10-CM and CPT coding guidelines.
• Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
• Coding certification: CPC, CCA, CCS-P, CPC-H, RHIA, RHIT, or related.
• Minimum 2 years of coding experience; 5+ years preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional-fee coding for Orthopedic surgical services.
• Assign accurate ICD-10-CM and CPT codes based on documentation and current coding guidelines.
• Review documentation to ensure appropriate coding and billing.
• Support reimbursement follow-up, accounts receivable, and collection activities.
• Maintain compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and other payer regulations.
• Stay current on coding guidelines, documentation requirements, and payer regulations.

Skills

Orthopedic coding

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT coding

Medicare/Medicaid regulations

Healthcare billing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher preferred

Tools

Meditech

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Certified Professional Coder with strong professional-fee outpatient surgical coding experience in Orthopedics . This position requires hands-on experience assigning ICD-10-CM and CPT codes for physician services, with a strong emphasis Orthopedic Surgery coding . One year contract

Key Responsibilities

• Perform professional-fee coding for Orthopedic surgical services.
• Assign accurate ICD-10-CM and CPT codes based on documentation and current coding guidelines.
• Review documentation to ensure appropriate coding and billing.
• Support reimbursement follow-up, accounts receivable, and collection activities.
• Maintain compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and other payer regulations.
• Stay current on coding guidelines, documentation requirements, and payer regulations.

Required Qualifications

• Strong recent experience with Orthopedic Surgery coding .
• Meditech experience
• Professional/physician coding experience.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT.
• Knowledge of physician billing and reimbursement.
• Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
• Coding certification: CPC, CCA, CCS-P, CPC-H, RHIA, RHIT, or related certification .
• Minimum 2 years of coding experience; 5+ years preferred .
• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or higher preferred.
• This role is heavily focused on Orthopedic Surgery. Candidates should have direct, hands-on experience coding these specialties.