Remote Surgical Coding Specialist

Dukehealth.org; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Duke Health is hiring a Medical Coder Specialist to support surgical coding across the system from a remote location. You will code from operative reports using ICD-10-CM and CPT, ensuring accuracy for inpatient and outpatient cases.

Responsibilities include educating physicians on coding practices, collaborating with clinicians and revenue teams, and mentoring junior coders while supporting PQRS-related initiatives.

Qualifications

• Education in medical records and coding; RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CPC preferred.
• Experience in surgical abstraction coding and PQRS considerations.
• Strong anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Code surgical/procedural cases using ICD-10-CM and CPT as appropriate.
• Provide education to physicians on coding practices and conventions.
• Collaborate with providers, management, and revenue teams on coding accuracy.

Skills

Medical coding

Surgical coding

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT coding

Education

RHIA or RHIT or CCS or CPC

Bachelor degree in Medical Records

Tools

Coding software

Job description

Duke Health is hiring a Medical Coder Specialist to support surgical coding across the system from a remote location. You will code from operative reports using ICD-10-CM and CPT, ensuring accuracy for inpatient and outpatient cases.

Responsibilities include educating physicians on coding practices, collaborating with clinicians and revenue teams, and mentoring junior coders while supporting PQRS-related initiatives.