Medical Coder – Multi-Specialty
Job Description
Location: Durham, NC (Greater Metro Area)
We are hiring for a Medical Coder – Multi-Specialty with a multi-specialty physician group practice located in the US. This position is a full-time, direct hire opportunity.
Responsibilities:
- Assign CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS codes for professional services across specialties
- Code professional claims across internal medicine, cardiology, orthopedics, and general surgery
- Select appropriate E/M levels per current AMA and CMS documentation guidelines
- Apply appropriate modifiers, bundling edits, and global period rules to maximize compliant reimbursement
- Query providers when documentation is insufficient to support code assignment
- Maintain coding accuracy rates at or above 95% as measured through internal and external audits
- Stay current with annual CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS code updates and payer-specific coding policies
- Participate in coder education sessions and contribute to coding tip sheets for clinical staff
- Review and resolve coding-related claim denials and rejections in collaboration with the billing team
Qualifications:
- Associate degree or higher preferred; equivalent coding certification and experience accepted
- CPC (Certified Professional Coder) or CCS-P certification required
- Minimum 3 years of professional fee coding experience across multiple medical specialties
- Expert knowledge of CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, and E/M coding guidelines
- Experience with encoder software and EHR-integrated coding workflows
- Strong understanding of NCCI edits, modifier usage, and Medicare billing rules
Schedule:
- Full-time position
- Standard business hours
- Standard full-time hours per pay period
Salary Range: The salary range for this position is approximately $55,000 – $70,000 annually ($26.44 – $33.65 per hour), based on experience and qualifications. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
Interview Process:
- Selected candidates will participate in a multi-step interview process, including an initial screening with TalentLNX followed by interviews with department leadership.
Equal Opportunity Employer: TalentLNX is committed to equal employment opportunity and a diverse, inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.