Physician Coder – Trauma Surgery

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Louisiana.

📋 Description

• Evaluate and accurately assign codes for Trauma Surgery and E/M cases to ensure timely maximization of reimbursements.

• Assess and accurately code E/M visits along with office procedures.

• Capable of working independently and investigating coding scenarios as needed.

• The coder is responsible for achieving our daily production targets and maintaining a quality goal of consistently averaging a 95% accuracy rate.

• Participate in conference calls as required to provide insights and/or feedback.

• Liaise with leadership regarding coding or documentation issues and trends.

• Remain updated on all coding guidelines (including those specific to surgery) and maintain necessary credentials.

• Engage in coding department and educational meetings.

• Willingness to broaden coding expertise into additional specialties.

• Uphold confidentiality and safeguard sensitive information.

⛳️ Requirements

• A High School diploma is mandatory.

• An Associate's or Bachelor's degree is preferred.

• Successful completion of at least one AHIMA or AAPC certified program with the corresponding professional credential (CCS-P, CPC, etc.); must be active and in good standing.

• A CPC or CCS-P certification is essential; CPC-A is not accepted.

• A minimum of 5 years of physician coding experience (recent hands-on production), with at least 3 years of recent coding specifically in Trauma Surgery.

• Must possess proficient knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, CPT, ICD-10 coding, modifiers, disease processes, surgical techniques, and Medicare and Medicaid billing policies for professional services.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows, as well as electronic healthcare record information and billing systems.

• Experience with Google Workspace is preferred but not mandatory.

• Auditing experience is considered a PLUS.

• CPMA certification is a PLUS.

• Experience with Cerner PowerChart is a PLUS.

🏝️ Benefits

• Up to 100% EMPLOYER PAID Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for employees.

• 401K and Profit Sharing.

• STD, LTD, Life Insurance, and FSA Program.

• Paid AAPC and AHIMA corporate memberships.

• 30 Hours of CEU pay (continuance in education).

• Generous paid time off.

• Holiday pay.

• Flexible scheduling throughout the year.

• Opportunities for professional development and education.