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Surgery Medical Coding Specialist

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We are seeking a detail-oriented Surgery Medical Coder to join our team. This role is primarily remote, but candidates must live close enough to attend minimal onsite training and occasional in-person meetings as needed. The ideal candidate will have coding experience in a surgical specialty environment and hold an active coding certification.

Job Responsibility:

  • Review and accurately code surgical procedures, diagnoses, and related services
  • Ensure coding compliance with payer, regulatory, and organizational guidelines
  • Analyze medical documentation to assign appropriate CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS codes
  • Work closely with providers and staff to clarify documentation as needed
  • Maintain productivity and accuracy standards in a remote work environment
  • Support billing and reimbursement processes through precise code assignment
  • Participate in minimal onsite training sessions and periodic team meetings

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • 1–2 years of related experience required
  • One of the following certifications is required: Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-based (CCS-P), Certified Orthopaedic Surgery Coder (COSC)

Nice to have:

  • Specialty training beyond high school preferred
  • 2–4 years of related experience preferred
What we offer:
  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan

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Job Posted:
May 11, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
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On-site work
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