Certified Professional Coder

Required Skills & Experience

-Active coding certification such as CPC, CPC-A, CCS, or equivalent. -1–2+ years of medical scratch coding experience, ideally with surgical coding exposure. -Strong understanding of CPT and ICD-10 coding. -Ability to code from operative reports and physician documentation. -Comfortable working in Excel, including adding to logs, sorting/filtering, and tracking daily work. -Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently while still contributing to a team environment. -Flexible, resilient, and comfortable with changing processes and shifting priorities.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

-Plastic surgery, reconstructive/plastic surgery, dermatology, oral surgery, or ophthalmology coding experience. -Experience with Practice Plus, CoderPro, Availity, NexTech, Encoder Pro, or TriZetto. -Prior experience coding facility or institutional billing claims. -Experience supporting claim submission and denial workflows.

Job Description

Insight Global’s client is seeking a Certified Professional Coder to support a growing plastic and reconstructive surgery practice in Red Bank, NJ. This role is ideal for a coder who enjoys complex surgical coding, collaborating with clinical and billing teams, and helping ensure accurate, timely claim submission. The team is looking for someone who is detail-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable coding from operative reports and physician documentation.

This is a great opportunity for a coder who enjoys complex surgical coding, working closely with clinical teams, and contributing to process improvement in a fast-paced specialty practice.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities -Code surgical procedures, operative reports, office visits, and in-office procedures using CPT and ICD-10. -Perform true scratch coding for operative reports and surgical slips rather than basic review-only coding. -Review physician documentation and identify any missing or unclear information needed for accurate coding. -Communicate documentation clarification needs through physician logs and internal workflows. -Support timely claim submission by helping reduce charge lag and backlog. -Work through daily coding queues that may include surgical slips, operative reports, denials, and related documentation. -Use coding and billing systems to enter codes, support claim submission, and assist with denial-related follow-up. -Maintain accurate daily logs of completed work, including operative reports, surgical slips, denials, and other coding activity. -Adapt to changing workflows, physician documentation processes, and department priorities.

Compensation:

$25 to $28 per hour.

Benefits:

-Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, HSA and Long-Term Disability insurance -401k and Profit sharing -Paid Time Off -Contribution to Health Benefits -Company Discounts on Products & Services