Medical Coder

Medical Office Coder - Orthopedic

Position Summary:

The Orthopedic Coder is responsible for reviewing and analyzing provider documentation, operative reports, and hospital records to accurately assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for orthopedic and musculoskeletal services. The position requires knowledge of orthopedic procedures, surgical coding, global surgery guidelines, and payer-specific coding requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Code surgical cases and hospital E/M visits from physician’s operative notes
• Work with providers to resolve coding issues
• Edit and complete surgery orders in NextGen EHR
• Watch for system edits to file clean claims
• Completes work in a timely manner to facilitate timely claims filing.
• Maintains continuity of work operations by communicating irregularities, and continuing needs
• Maintains patient confidence by keeping patient records information confidential
• Review provider documentation and accurately enter professional charges into the practice management system, ensuring appropriate coding support, data integrity, and timely claim submission.

Skills & Qualifications:

Experience: Minimum one (1) year of professional medical coding experience required, preferably within an orthopedic, sports medicine, spine, pain management, or musculoskeletal specialty practice.

Required:

o CPT and ICD-10 knowledge, certification

Preferred:

· One or more years of orthopedic coding experience.

· Experience coding orthopedic surgeries, fracture care, injections, casting, durable medical equipment (DME), and hospital E/M services.

· Experience with Allscripts Practice Management and NextGen EHR.

· Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to work independently while meeting productivity and accuracy standards.

Benefits:

Note: not all benefits apply to all openings

· Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

· 401 (k) and Pension Plan

· Flexible Spending Accounts

· Paid Time Off Program for vacation and holidays

Legal Statement:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• St. Louis, MO 63128 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• St. Louis, MO 63128: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25