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