Job Description

Certified Medical Coder
 
About OrthoArizona: 
At OrthoArizona, we are bringing the best together. Our organization was created to help serve ALL orthopedic and podiatry needs throughout the Valley! We have a wide range of orthopedic surgeons and mid-level providers including physical and occupational therapists. 
 
Today we are one of Arizona’s largest privately owned and most comprehensive orthopedic practices with more than 80 locally and nationally renowned providers across 30 locations, in addition to in house state of the art MRI capabilities. At OrthoArizona we are committed to best-in-class patient care, being a pioneer in research and technology, and most importantly, rewarding and recognizing our employees. 
 
As a Certified Medical Coder with OrthoArizona, you will get to: 
  • Read and understand Operative and/or Procedure notes. 
  • Apply CPT and ICD-10 codes to Operative reports. 
  • Communicate with providers regarding complex/unusual cases. 
  • Responsible for coding all daily office visits. 
  • Understand and follow billing/coding compliance and regulations. 
  • Understand the concept of unbundling and heed government regulations. 
  • Understand insurance rules and regulations. 
  • Periodically audit chart notes. 
  • Train Physicians, Mid-level providers, and Therapists on documentation requirements. 
  • Append modifiers as needed to claims. 
  • Verify signed ABNs on file. 
  • Understand patient confidentiality laws and regulations and ensure all proper releases are on file. 
  • Clearly and accurately document all correspondence regarding an account. 
  • Respond promptly and appropriately to all email and telephone messages. 
  • Keep coding Lead/Supervisor informed of all concerns related to patient accounts. 
  • Compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, red flag rules. 
  • Prepare, review, and submit clean claims to insurance companies within timely filing limits. 
  • All other duties as assigned. 
 
Qualifications: 
  • Advanced understanding of anatomy, medical terminology, billing and coding regulations. 
  • Excellent knowledge of health insurance plans and benefits. 
  • Excellent knowledge of payer rules and guidelines. 
 
Minimum Qualifications: 
  • High school diploma or equivalent.  
  • Advanced knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 
 
Preferred Qualifications: 
  • Current CPC Certificate. 
  • Previous Orthopedic Coding experience. 
  • Advanced understanding of anatomy, medical terminology, billing and coding regulations. 
 
Full Time Benefits: 
  • Robust paid time off package including, sick time, holidays, & paid time off! 
  • Health Savings account company contributions. 
  • Dental & Vision insurance. 
  • Company paid life insurance policy the option to purchase additional benefits to protect you from what life throws at you. 
  • 401(k) with a company contribution profit sharing! 
  • Pet insurance. 
  • ID Theft protection & Legal assistance. 
 

Application Instructions

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