Coding Specialist

POSITION DESCRIPTION

As a Coding Specialist, you will be responsible for accurate and complete review of professional charges processed for billing, insurance filing, and revenue reporting. You will code surgical visits and/or verify that clinic visits are properly coded.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review patient documents for accuracy, to include but not limited to: office visits and surgical/nonsurgical procedures; ensuring proper coding after review
• Verify all codes are current and perform accurate and timely charge entries
• Work with medical and business office staff to resolve coding issues and associated problems
• Participate in professional development efforts to ensure compliance with established coding guidelines, third-party reimbursement policies, and regulations
• Actively participate in the company's efforts to create innovative data and analytics solutions for the modern orthopedic business office
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS

• High school diploma or equivalent, college courses or certificate preferred
• Excellent communication skills, especially phone skills, that encourage the establishment and maintenance of cooperative, positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders (patients, physicians, colleagues, etc.)
• Ability to efficiently gather, organize, and comprehend operative reports and ensure proper compliance
• Proficient computer skills with a demonstrated ability to navigate and comprehend computer software systems in an office setting, prefer 50wpm typing skill
• Knowledge of, or a demonstrated capacity to learn, insurance industry practices and medical terminology in a clinic setting
• Strong analytical skills and a demonstrated desire to be part of building innovative solutions that challenge the status quo
• Ability to learn quickly and contribute ideas that make the team, processes, and solutions better
• Share our values: resilience, altruism, communication, achievement, and determination

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Two years of experience with specific coding practices; or certification (either CPC or CCS-P).

Skills & Requirements Qualifications Orthos is a leading-edge data analytics company, created to help orthopedic practices solve their biggest challenges. Our software helps revenue cycle teams process claims faster, hold insurance companies accountable, provide transparency into the performance of the practice, all while contributing to a better overall patient experience. We help orthopedic providers keep their focus on care while we ensure that their business operations and revenue cycle management processes perform to the highest standards.