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