Job description

Barbour Orthopaedics & Spine is an expanding medical practice with six clinics located throughout Metro-Atlanta. We are committed to creating an outstanding employee experience, while offering unmatched customer service to our patients. Building your career at Barbour Orthopaedics & Spine, you will get the opportunity to gain vital experience and work with the most amazing team members.

We are currently searching for a Certified Surgical Coder with Sign-On Bonus to join our growing company in Chamblee, GA. The Surgical Coder will determine and record the correct medical codes for all treatments and health services. As a medical coder you will accurately determine CPT and ICD-10 codes for all types of same day surgeries, ER encounters, observations, and complex surgery cases including orthopedic and spinal fusions. You will ensure that all coding assignments are accurate according to coding policies and based on the documentation provided in the medical record. Using a thorough knowledge of coding policies and procedures as well as medical terminology and technology, you will be responsible for providing documentation feedback to physicians under the direction of the Revenue Cycle Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Reviewing electronic medical record and operative reports to identify all services and procedures performed by the physician during surgical cases.
• Is knowledgeable of and able to apply AMA guidelines to ensure the correct coding of surgical procedures.
• Researches and analyzes data needs for reimbursement.
• Analyzes medical records and identifies documentation deficiencies.
• Serves as resource and subject matter expert to other coding staff.
• Reviews and verifies documentation supports diagnoses, procedures, and treatment results.
• Identifies diagnostic and procedural information.
• Audits clinical documentation and coded data to validate documentation supports services rendered for reimbursement and reporting purposes.
• Assigns codes for reimbursements, research and compliance with regulatory requirements utilizing guidelines.
• Follows coding conventions. Serves as coding consultant to care providers.
• Identifies discrepancies, potential quality of care, and billing issues.
• Researches, analyzes, recommends, and facilitates plan of action to correct discrepancies and prevent future coding errors.
• Identifies reportable elements, complications, and other procedures.
• Serves as resource and subject matter expert to other coding staff.

Qualifications:

• ICD-10: 2 years (Required)
• Certified Professional Coder (Required)
• Medical Billing: 2 years (Preferred)
• Orthopedic Surgery Coding: 2 years (Required)
• Spine Coding In and Out Patient (Preferred)
• Certified Orthopedic Surgery Coder (Preferred)
• High school or equivalent
• Proven work experience as an Orthopedic Surgery Coder or similar role
• Experience in researching and applying coding rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of medical terminology including orthopedic surgical procedures and coding guidelines
• Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
• Knowledge of personal computer applications and Electronic Medical Record
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Must be able to communicate and interact with physicians and staff effectively.

Why Work for Us?

We offer competitive pay, Sign-On Bonus, paid holidays, comprehensive benefit package, paid time off, 401K with company match, free catered lunch every Wednesday, free parking, mileage reimbursement, and you get your birthday off with pay. Not only that, but we also offer a quarterly Personal Performance Bonus!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Atlanta, GA 30341: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• ICD-10: 2 years (Required)
• Orthopedic Surgery Coding: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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