Medical Coder

POSITION Specialty Physician Coder Position Type: Temporary Schedule: M-F, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Onsite Assignment Length: Approximately 3-Months, possibly longer. DESCRIPTION Under the direction of the Coding Compliance Manager, the Specialty Physician Coder plays a critical role in reviewing and analyzing specialty physician coding and billing to support accurate charge capture and compliant reimbursement. This position is responsible for coding office, inpatient, outpatient, and surgical/procedural services with a focus on surgical breast oncology (including plastic reconstructive breast surgery) and Hematology/Oncology. The coder will identify coding trends, irregularities, and opportunities for improvement while collaborating closely with providers and revenue cycle partners. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Review and abstract medical records to capture all billable professional charges Assign accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for inpatient, outpatient, office, and surgical services Perform native coding of operative and procedure reports Code and review Evaluation & Management (E/M) services for inpatient and outpatient encounters Enter and review charges in Epic (charge entry and charge review required) Ensure compliance with coding guidelines, payer requirements, and organizational policies Identify, analyze, and communicate coding trends, irregularities, and compliance risks Work Follow-Up and Claim Edit work queues, including denial review and trend analysis Run and analyze Missing Charge Reports to ensure complete and accurate charge capture Provide ongoing coding education and feedback to providers to maximize compliance and reimbursement Collaborate with Physician Billing Services, Insurance, and Customer Service teams to resolve coding and billing issues Organize, attend, and participate in specialty provider meetings; prepare materials, document minutes, and follow up on action items Support coding compliance initiatives, benchmarking, and documentation improvement efforts Manage assigned projects and perform additional duties as requested by management REQUIREMENTS Experience: Minimum of 3 years of medical coding experience in a hospital or physician office At least 1 year of specialty coding experience in Medical Hematology/Oncology, OBGYN, General Surgery, Radiation Oncology, or related specialty Technical Knowledge: Expert knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology Strong understanding of the healthcare revenue cycle Systems: Epic EHR experience required (charge entry and review) Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Licensure/Certification: - CPC Certification Required - CHONC certification highly desired INDH

Created: 2026-03-10