Coder Physician
We are seeking experienced Professional Fee Medical Coders to support a short-term coding project focused on Family Medicine, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, and Allergy/Immunology specialties. This assignment is expected to last 30 to 60 days and offers both full-time (40 hrs) and part-time (20 hrs) scheduling options.
The ideal candidate will possess strong professional fee coding experience, including evaluation and management (E/M) services, procedure coding, and allergy-related services such as allergy testing and allergy injections/immunotherapy administration. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency with Cerner and 3M 360 Encompass and have a proven track record of maintaining high levels of coding accuracy and productivity.
Key Responsibilities
- Review provider documentation and assign accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for professional fee services.
- Code encounters across the following specialties:
- Family Medicine
- Orthopedics
- Pediatrics
- Allergy/Immunology
- Accurately code E/M services in accordance with current AMA and CMS guidelines.
- Code specialty procedures, injections, diagnostic services, and treatment encounters.
- Code allergy-related services, including:
- Allergy testing
- Immunotherapy administration
- Allergy injections
- Ensure compliance with payer-specific, CMS, and coding guidelines.
- Meet established productivity and quality standards.
- Identify and communicate documentation deficiencies or coding concerns.
- Collaborate with coding leadership and quality teams to ensure coding accuracy and consistency.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of Professional Fee coding experience.
- Recent coding experience in one or more of the following specialties:
- Family Medicine
- Orthopedics
- Pediatrics
- Allergy/Immunology
- Strong knowledge of:
- ICD-10-CM
- CPT
- HCPCS Level II
- Professional Fee E/M Coding Guidelines
- Modifier usage and documentation requirements
- Experience coding injections, infusion services, and specialty procedures.
- Hands-on experience with:
- Cerner
- 3M 360 Encompass
- Ability to work independently in a remote setting while maintaining productivity and quality expectations.
Assignment Details
- Duration: 30-60 Days
- Hours Available:
- Full-Time: 40 hours per week
- Part-Time: 20 hours per week
- Schedule: Flexible hours between 6:00 AM and 11:00 PM Central Time
- Location: Remote
This opportunity is ideal for experienced Professional Fee coders who can quickly integrate into a coding team, accurately code complex multi-specialty physician services, and consistently deliver high-quality results throughout the duration of the project.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of Professional Fee coding experience.
- Recent coding experience in one or more of the following specialties:
- Family Medicine
- Orthopedics
- Pediatrics
- Allergy/Immunology
- Strong knowledge of:
- ICD-10-CM
- CPT
- HCPCS Level II
- Professional Fee E/M Coding Guidelines
- Modifier usage and documentation requirements
- Experience coding injections, infusion services, and specialty procedures.
- Hands-on experience with:
- Cerner
- 3M 360 Encompass
- Ability to work independently in a remote setting while maintaining productivity and quality expectations.
- Able to pick up new technology and workflows quickly
- Good written, verbal, and timely communication skills