Medical Coding Specialist - Orthopedic Surgery & Office Coder

Company MedHQ, LLC, is a fast growing, leading provider of consulting and technology enabled expert services for outpatient healthcare.

With a 97% long-term, client retention rate spanning over 20 years, MedHQ serves Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs), Surgical Hospitals, Physician Practices, and Hospital and Healthcare Outpatient Facilities nationwide.

The MedHQ RITE Values :

• Respect, Innovation, Trust, and Energy, permeate all service line offerings with a unique personalized approach balancing exceptional transactional and emotional intelligence, and above all excellent customer service.
• MedHQ, LLC, is a 2022 Becker’s Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare company.
• We believe our quality of service begins with our quality of team member.
• We offer exceptional benefits and working environments to exceptional employees.    Position Summary The Office-Based Orthopedic Coder is responsible for reviewing and accurately assigning ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for orthopedic surgeries and office services..
• This position ensures compliance with all federal, state, and payer regulations while maximizing appropriate reimbursement.
• The coder works closely with physicians, clinical staff, and billing teams to clarify documentation, resolve coding issues, and support the overall revenue cycle.
• Key Responsibilities Review provider documentation from office visits, surgeries, imaging interpretations, injections, and other orthopedic services.
• Assign appropriate  ICD-10-CM  diagnosis codes and  CPT / HCPCS  procedure codes according to official coding guidelines and payer rules.
• Verify coding accuracy and completeness to support correct claim submission and reduce denials.
• Query providers when documentation is incomplete, unclear, or inconsistent with coding guidelines.
• Keep current with orthopedic coding updates, payer policy changes, and compliance regulations.
• Collaborate with the billing team to resolve claim rejections, denials, and coding-related issues.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Participate in coding audits and provide feedback to improve documentation and coding accuracy.
• Assist in educating providers and staff on documentation improvement related to orthopedic coding.

Qualifications Required :

Preferred :