Certified Coder

Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance (TOA) is the largest orthopaedic surgery group in Tennessee, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders and injuries. With over 90 years of service, TOA operates 20+ locations across the state, fostering stability, impact, and a positive work environment.

About the Role

The Certified Coder plays a key role in delivering primary health care and patient care management by ensuring accurate coding of charges in alignment with documentation and applicable policies.

Responsibilities

• Review and abstract patient medical records to assign diagnoses, treatments, and surgical procedures for professional services.
• Ensure all services documented in patient records are coded with appropriate diagnoses and procedure codes.
• Utilize the query process when services are not documented appropriately.
• Enter codes into the practice management system and rectify errors in preprocessor and post-processor editing systems.
• Provide education to providers regarding results of periodic audits while maintaining a high degree of professionalism.
• Maintain working knowledge of CPT-4, ICD-10, HCPCS coding principles, modifier usage, medical terminology, governmental regulations, protocols, and third-party payer requirements.
• Maintain a daily average productivity level set by supervisor/management.

Requirements

• Must reside in the Middle Tennessee, Columbia, or Knoxville area.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience.
• CPC or CCS-P certification.
• Good working knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of benefits, including Medical and Dental coverage.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 401(k) plan with company match, safe harbor match, and profit-sharing match.