Medical Coder

Overview

Certified Medical Coder, OPA–Anchorage, Full-Time

Orthopedic Physicians Alaska seeks a highly skilled, upbeat, fast-paced, dedicated and professional Certified Medical Coder & Orthopedic Surgery Coder to join our dynamic team. At OPA, employees enjoy work-life balance, competitive salaries, and comprehensive medical, dental, FSA or HSA, life, and disability insurance, as well as profit sharing, 401(k), and paid time off starting at three weeks per year.

This position is eligible for remote work.

• Certified CPC, COSC and/or CPMA (AAPC or AHIMA)
• Physician Charge Coding (CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10)
• Experience with Orthopedic Surgery Procedure Coding

• Reviews notes from inpatient and/or outpatient encounters and codes them according to the documentation (assigns accurate CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10 codes)
• Posts charges when needed for services rendered
• Audits chart documentation for quality purposes to ensure that provider coding and documentation is synchronous; communicates audit findings to department leadership as directed by management
• Makes judicious decisions on which codes to assign in each instance, and functions at a high level of accuracy
• Introduces changes in procedure; CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10 codes and educates staff on the use of new codes
• Liaises with physicians and other parties in a professional and courteous manner to clarify information
• Advises and trains physicians and staff on medical coding as requested by department leadership
• Performs accurate, efficient Hospital Physician Consultation and Emergency Room as well as Orthopedic Surgery services coding when needed
• Be familiar with Infusion, Injection, Physical Therapy, Occupation Therapy, Massage Therapy, and different imaging modalities, as well as physician services coding and chart documentation requirements

• Active Certified Professional Coding Certificate
• Two (2) years of current coding experience (outpatient physician services)
• Two (2) years of Evaluation and Management (E/M) services coding
• Passed ICD-10 proficiency exam

The mission of Ortho Alaska, Orthopedic Physicians Alaska division, is to provide the finest orthopedic surgery and musculoskeletal care in North America through quality, patient-centered care. Our physicians and surgeons work with a certified orthopedic surgical physician assistant and staff to provide an individualized care-team experience. Offices are located in Anchorage, Wasilla, and Eagle River.

Employees enjoy opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment and exposure to a full range of orthopedic care with orthopedic, injury walk-in, and rheumatology clinics, an imaging center, athletic training and physical, occupational and massage therapy.

OPA values quality, patient-centered care, personal fulfillment through continuous improvement, team development, and community service. We welcome applicants who share these core values and maintain a daily renewed attitude of excellence.

OPA benefits include health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing, as well as paid time off.

Ortho Alaska is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, pregnancy, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected categories.

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