Medical Coding Specialist – Dermatology, Orthopedics
Job Description:
- Code clinical documentation across dermatology and orthopedics using ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II codes
- Code dermatology procedures including biopsies, destructions, Mohs, and excisions
- Code orthopedic visits and procedures as needed
- Apply specialty-specific and global surgery modifiers within NCCI edits
- Validate provider notes and E/M levels for office visits and procedure-heavy encounters
- Identify incomplete or ambiguous documentation and communicate directly with practice managers and physicians
- Research and resolve complex coding-related denials across major payers
- Use approved AI tools to draft stronger appeals
- Navigate client EHR and practice management systems
- Identify recurring documentation errors and payer trends
- Recommend operational improvements to reduce revenue delays
- Support account managers across specialties and learn new specialties and workflows as the company grows
Requirements:
- Active AAPC credential
- 1 to 2 years of medical coding experience
- Strong dermatology expertise
- Orthopedic coding experience is a major plus
- Ability to code ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II
- Knowledge of specialty-specific and global surgery modifiers 25, 59, XE, XS, XP, and XU
- Knowledge of NCCI edits
- Ability to validate provider notes against current E/M leveling guidelines
- Experience researching and resolving complex coding-related denials
- Familiarity with major payers
- Fluency with ModMed (EMA), EZDERM, Nextech, eCW, and other EHR and practice management platforms
- Ability to use or actively learn AI tools for work
- Ability to work independently in ambiguous, fast-changing environments
Benefits:
- 90% employer-covered health, dental, and vision
- Remote work
- Full-time position
- Real exposure to every element of a scaling RCM operation
- Fast-moving team that rewards people who do the same
