Surgical Medical Coder - Hybrid/Remote, CPT & ICD-10

Integrative Emergency Services, LLC; Guin (AL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrative Emergency Services, LLC (IES) is seeking a certified Medical Coding Specialist with emphasis on surgical services. This role codes professional surgical services, audits records for accuracy, and supports clean claims for optimal reimbursement. Hybrid or remote work is available, with remote eligibility in states IES operates in.

AAPC or AHIMA certification is required. The ideal candidate has at least five years of coding experience, strong knowledge of CPT/HCPCS/ ICD-10-CM, and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Accurately assign CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II codes for professional surgical services based on thorough medical record review.
• Evaluate medical records for proper code assignment, completeness, accuracy, and support of medical necessity.
• Ensure coding compliance with CMS, commercial payer, and regulatory guidelines.
• Identify and address undercoding, overcoding, modifier misuse, and unbundling issues.
• Apply appropriate modifiers and ensure correct provider, place of service, and payer selection.
• Conduct claim review to support clean claim submission and reduce denials.
• Audit coding accuracy through ad hoc reports, focused reviews, and special projects.
• Analyze coding-related denials and recommend corrective actions.
• Review payer policies and stay current on annual coding updates and regulatory changes.
• Collaborate with providers and operational leadership to clarify documentation and improve coding specificity.
• Maintain productivity and quality benchmarks established by the department.
• Serve as a subject matter resource for surgical coding guidance within assigned service lines

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Time management

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

High school diploma

5+ years medical coding experience

AAPC/AHIMA certification

Tools

EHR systems

Practice management systems

Claim scrubber tools

Job description

Integrative Emergency Services, LLC (IES) is seeking a certified Medical Coding Specialist with emphasis on surgical services. This role codes professional surgical services, audits records for accuracy, and supports clean claims for optimal reimbursement. Hybrid or remote work is available, with remote eligibility in states IES operates in.

AAPC or AHIMA certification is required. The ideal candidate has at least five years of coding experience, strong knowledge of CPT/HCPCS/ ICD-10-CM, and