Remote Surgical Coding Specialist | CPT/ICD-10 Expert

Integrative Emergency Services, LLC; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrative Emergency Services, LLC (IES) is seeking a certified Medical Coding Specialist with emphasis on surgical services. The role involves accurate CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II coding for professional surgical services and documentation review across URSA, NTCC, and TSN service lines.

The candidate will ensure compliance with CMS and payer guidelines, support clean claim submissions, perform audits, and stay current with coding updates.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of professional medical coding experience.
• Strong surgical coding experience required.
• Active coding certification through AAPC or AHIMA.

Responsibilities

• Assign CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II codes for professional surgical services based on medical records.
• Evaluate records for code accuracy, completeness, and medical necessity.
• Ensure coding complies with CMS and payer guidelines.
• Conduct claim reviews to support clean submissions and reduce denials.
• Audit coding accuracy via ad hoc reports and focused reviews.
• Analyze denials and recommend corrective actions.
• Stay current on coding updates and regulatory changes.
• Collaborate with providers and leadership to improve coding specificity.
• Maintain productivity and quality benchmarks.

Skills

Medical coding

CPT coding

ICD-10-CM

HCPCS Level II

NCCI edits

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Education

AAPC or AHIMA certification

Surgical coding certification (CGSC/CASCC/CCVTC)

High school diploma

Tools

EHR systems

Practice management systems

Claim scrubber tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Integrative Emergency Services, LLC (IES) is seeking a certified Medical Coding Specialist with emphasis on surgical services. The role involves accurate CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II coding for professional surgical services and documentation review across URSA, NTCC, and TSN service lines.

The candidate will ensure compliance with CMS and payer guidelines, support clean claim submissions, perform audits, and stay current with coding updates.