Coder Physician

Job description

Scope Pro fee coder with a minimum of 3 year’s experience coding neurosurgery EM and procedures at a trauma 1 facility. Epic experience required and Codify experience preferred. Schedule will be M-F preferably between 8am and 5 pm CST, be the start time can be flexible within reason. For the first week of training candidates would need to be available 8a-5p CST Core Coding Expertise: - Advanced proficiency in CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II coding - Strong expertise in professional fee (pro fee) neurosurgery coding , including complex spine and cranial procedures - Demonstrated experience coding both Evaluation & Management (E/M) services and surgical procedures - In-depth understanding of 2021+ E/M guidelines (office/outpatient and inpatient/observation where applicable) - Ability to appropriately assign modifiers (e.g., -25, -59, -57, -58, -78, -79, -24) with clear documentation support - Strong familiarity with NCCI edits, MUEs, and payer-specific coding policies Neurosurgery-Specific Knowledge: - Comprehensive understanding of neurosurgical anatomy and terminology , including: - Brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nervous system - Spine procedures (laminectomy, discectomy, fu...