Surgical Coder

DaMar Staffing; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Leave

Health Benefits

401k

Short Term Disability

Term Life Insurance

Job summary

DaMar Staffing seeks a dedicated Surgical Coder specialized in podiatric procedures to translate operative notes into CPT and ICD-10 codes, ensuring compliance and optimized reimbursement. The role is based in Illinois and requires accuracy and collaboration with surgeons.

Key qualifications include 3+ years in podiatry coding, EPIC experience, and CPC/CCS or equivalent certification. The position emphasizes documentation improvement, audits, and adherence to ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS updates.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of podiatry coding experience.
• EPIC experience required.
• Ownership of own encoder and related equipment.
• CPC, CCS, or equivalent certification required.

Responsibilities

• Code podiatric operative notes using CPT/ICD-10 with accuracy.
• Apply anatomical, lateral, and surgical unbundling modifiers correctly.
• Ensure compliance with NCCI edits and guidelines.
• Code evaluations, minor procedures, DME, and office visits as applicable.
• Collaborate with surgeons for documentation clarity and compliance feedback.
• Review denials and coding-related edits; support resolution.

Skills

Podiatry coding

Denials management

Clinical documentation improvement

Auditing

EHR proficiency

Foot orthotics coding

Education

CPC or CCS certification

Tools

EPIC

Modernizing Medicine EMA

TRAKnet

Sammy

Job description

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a dedicated Surgical Coder with expertise in podiatric surgical procedures. The primary responsibility of this role is to accurately translate and code operative notes using CPT and ICD-10, ensuring compliance with industry standards and maximizing reimbursement.

Key Responsibilities

• Operative Report Coding: Handle coding for podiatric surgical procedures like bunionectomies and reconstructive surgeries.
• Modifier Application: Ensure accurate use of anatomical, lateral, and surgical unbundling modifiers.
• Compliance & NCCI Edits: Use National Correct Coding Initiative edits for guideline analysis and compliance.
• Routine & Office-Based Care: Code evaluations, minor procedures, DME, and office evaluations.
• Provider Queries & Feedback: Collaborate with surgeons for documentation clarity and compliance feedback.
• Denials & Edits Resolution: Review claim edits and handle coding-related denials.
• Stay Updated: Maintain credentials and keep up with ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS updates.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of podiatry coding experience.
• EPIC experience.
• Ownership of own equipment and encoder.
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or equivalent certification required.

Skills

• Technical skills in Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems like Modernizing Medicine (EMA), TRAKnet, or Sammy.
• Experience with podiatry-specific EHR systems and enterprise systems like Epic and AthenaHealth.
• Proficiency in coding for custom foot orthotics and post-operative DME.
• Denials Management & Appeals: Experience in successful coding appeals.
• Clinical Documentation Improvement: Providing feedback to improve operative documentation.
• Auditing Experience: Internal coding audits and collaboration with RCM audit teams.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

* We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

* As a job position within our Revenue Cycle division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: accessing financial and confidential information, handling financial and other payment data, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.