Coder Physician
Description 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 ex