Remote Orthopedics Coder (ICD-10/CPT-4)

Anna Jaques Hospital; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA is seeking a Coder to join the physician billing team in the Orthopedics Department. This 32-hour position offers partial remote work with Monday–Friday hours.

Primary duties include reviewing records, assigning ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes, abstracting data into the coding system, and ensuring timely submission to the billing system. Certifications CPC, RHIT, CCS, or CCS-P are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Education and credentials required per the job listing.
• Experience with ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding systems.
• Ability to review medical records and assign codes.

Responsibilities

• Reviews the complete electronic and paper medical record of discharged patients.
• Assigns ICD-10-CM diagnosis and procedure codes from documentation in the medical record, when indicated assigns CPT-4 procedure codes.
• Abstracts coded data and patient information into the coding abstracting system in use by BIDMC (information includes attending physician, surgeon, dates of surgery, disposition, discharge date, and infant birth weight etc.).
• Uses the AHA 'Coding Clinic for ICD-10-CM' for official coding guidelines set forth by the ICD-10-CM Coordination and Maintenance Committee.
• Sequences the assigned codes, exercising all principles of assigning ICD-10-CM codes to determine the appropriate selection.
• Prioritizes daily work to ensure timely submission to the billing system.
• Participates in training programs including educational sessions for updates to ICD-10-CM, Coding Clinic Guidelines and learning ICD-10-CM/PCS.
• Follows Policy & Procedure to identify and facilitate prompt resolution of documentation, abstracting and/or other account problems.
• Contributes to efficient department operation by recommending issues/topics for education and changes, which will improve processes.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT-4 coding

Medical terminology

English communication

Healthcare coding experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Coding credential (CPC/RHIT/CCS/CCS-P)

Tools

Coding abstracting system

Job description

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA is seeking a Coder to join the physician billing team in the Orthopedics Department. This 32-hour position offers partial remote work with Monday–Friday hours.

Primary duties include reviewing records, assigning ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes, abstracting data into the coding system, and ensuring timely submission to the billing system. Certifications CPC, RHIT, CCS, or CCS-P are encouraged.