Job Title: Professional Surgical Coder
Location (city, state): Must reside in MA, RI, NH, or CT (Remote, with onsite equipment pickup in South Weymouth, MA)
Industry: Healthcare – Professional Coding
Pay: $30 – $36/hr
About Our Client:
Our client is a well-established, multi-specialty physician enterprise in the Northeast, supporting a wide range of surgical and medical specialties. They prioritize accuracy and compliance in coding practices and emphasize collaboration between coding staff and medical leadership to ensure optimal documentation and billing outcomes.
Job Description:
This is a Contract-to-Hire (C2H) opportunity for experienced Professional Surgical Coders with strong proficiency in both E/M and surgical coding. Coders will support a diverse range of specialties and be responsible for validating provider-submitted codes, clearing coding edits, and assigning CPT, diagnosis, and modifiers accurately using EPIC and 3M.
Key Responsibilities:
- Code CPT procedures (ranges 10000–69999) across multiple specialties, with high volume in Primary Care and Hospitalist services.
- Validate and assign accurate E/M levels and procedure codes based on provider documentation.
- Utilize correct modifier usage (e.g., 25, split/shared visits, global periods).
- Navigate EPIC work queues to review codes, clear NCCI edits, and ensure coding compliance.
- Query providers for missing or unclear documentation and collaborate with leadership to resolve trends.
- Use 3M for code validation and EPIC for provider documentation.
- Ensure timely entry of accurate coding data to meet billing deadlines.
Specialties (in order of priority):
- Hospitalists – E/Ms, Critical Care, bedside procedures
- Primary Care – High volume
- Dermatology
- Urology
- Podiatry
- Orthopedics
- General Surgery
- Gastroenterology
Other surgical subspecialties may include:
- Breast Surgery, Colorectal, ENT, Eye Surgery, Gynecologic, Neurosurgery, OB, Plastic/Reconstructive, Trauma, Vascular, Weight Loss, and Pediatric Surgery.
Qualifications:
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC – AAPC required)
- 2+ years of experience in E/M and surgical coding
- Strong knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, and modifier use
- Experience with EPIC and 3M software preferred
- Ability to manage multiple specialties and high volumes with 95% accuracy
Additional Details:
- Number of Openings: 2
- Location: Must live in MA, RI, NH, or CT
- Remote role but must pick up computer equipment onsite (South Weymouth, MA)
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, flexible daytime hours (earliest start 6:00 AM EST)
- Type of Assignment: Contract-to-Hire
- Reports to: Coding Manager
- Start Date: ASAP
- Interview Process: Virtual
- Software: EPIC, 3M
- Accuracy Requirement: 95% minimum
Perks:
- Long-term opportunity with potential for permanent hire
- Remote flexibility (after initial setup)
- Exposure to diverse surgical specialties
- Supportive leadership and opportunity to work closely with clinical teams
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Dental, Vision, Medical, 401(k)
Post-Offer Requirements (Once Perm):
- Onsite equipment pickup
- Background check, drug screening, and clinical clearances
- Required immunizations: TB/Quantiferon/Chest X-ray, titers (MMR, Varicella), COVID & Flu vaccines or documented exemptions
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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