Certified Coder - Surgery

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 supports 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 audit results while maintaining professionalism.
• Maintain working knowledge of CPT-4, ICD-10, HCPCS coding principles, modifier usage, medical terminology, governmental regulations, and third-party payer requirements.
• Maintain a daily average productivity standard set by supervisor/management.

Requirements

• Must reside and work in the Middle TN, Knoxville, or Columbia area.
• Minimum of 1 year of surgical coding work experience.
• CPC or CCS-P certification required.
• Strong working knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 401(k) plan with company match, safe harbor match, and profit-sharing match.