Remote Profee Coder (Ortho)

Required Skills & Experience

3+ years of Professional Fee (ProFee) Coding experience. Active coding certification through AAPC or AHIMA. Active RHIT, RHIA, CPC, COC, CCS-P, CCS, CEDC, or equivalent coding credential. Recent orthopedic coding experience within the last 3-5 years. Experience coding for an Orthopedic Surgery practice, including both office and surgical services. Strong knowledge of Evaluation & Management (E&M) coding guidelines and documentation requirements. Experience assigning accurate CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS codes for orthopedic encounters and procedures. Knowledge of orthopedic surgical specialties, including fracture care, joint replacement, sports medicine, spine, hand, foot/ankle, and trauma procedures. Experience reviewing physician documentation to ensure coding accuracy, compliance, and optimal reimbursement. Understanding of payer-specific coding guidelines, edits, and reimbursement methodologies. Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR/EHR) and encoder software. Strong attention to detail and ability to meet productivity and quality standards in a remote environment.

Job Description

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of recent Professional Fee (ProFee) coding experience, with a strong focus on Orthopedic office and orthopedic surgery coding within the past 3-5 years. They possess an active AAPC or AHIMA credential (RHIT, RHIA, CPC, COC, CCS-P, CCS, CEDC, or equivalent) and demonstrated expertise in coding Evaluation & Management (E&M) services, surgical procedures, fracture care, and musculoskeletal diagnoses. This individual is highly proficient in assigning accurate CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS codes, applying modifiers, and navigating global surgery rules while maintaining compliance with payer and regulatory guidelines. The successful candidate is detail-oriented, productive in a remote environment, and capable of working independently while ensuring coding accuracy, quality, and optimal reimbursement.