Surgical Orthopedic Coder

About the role

Our client is a leading orthopedic healthcare organization specializing in surgical and nonsurgical musculoskeletal care, sports medicine, joint replacements, and rehabilitation services. They provide comprehensive orthopedic care across multiple locations and are committed to delivering high-quality patient outcomes.

We are seeking experienced Surgical Orthopedic Coders for contract-to-hire opportunities in Virginia. This position involves reviewing medical documentation and assigning accurate ICD-10-CM and CPT codes for orthopedic surgeries, procedures, diagnostic services, and follow-up visits. Ideal candidates will have strong orthopedic surgical coding expertise and the confidence to support coding decisions while maintaining compliance and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Review and assign accurate ICD-10-CM and CPT codes for orthopedic surgical and clinical services.
• Code orthopedic procedures, including hip and shoulder joint replacements, neck and back surgeries, and foot and ankle procedures.
• Review documentation for sports medicine, imaging, therapies, telemedicine, and diagnostic services.
• Code recurring visits, follow-up appointments, and surgical procedures.
• Ensure coding accuracy and compliance with established guidelines.
• Maintain a minimum coding accuracy of 95%.
• Collaborate with team members to resolve coding questions and provide guidance on complex cases.
• Support workflow improvements and adapt to evolving coding processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of medical coding experience, preferably specializing in orthopedic surgery.
• CPC or CCS-P certification required.
• Strong knowledge of orthopedic surgical procedures, CPT, and ICD-10-CM coding guidelines.
• EPIC experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to confidently explain and support coding decisions.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative environment undergoing operational improvements.

Pay

$30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan

Schedule

• Monday–Friday
• Training schedule: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM EST
• Post-training schedule: Flexible scheduling between 6:00 AM–6:00 PM EST

Details

• Employment type: Contract-to-hire
• Openings: 2
• Locations: Herndon, VA 20171; Richmond, VA 23294
• Work arrangement: Onsite preferred; highly qualified remote candidates may be considered
• Start date: ASAP
• Equipment: Company-provided laptop
• Training: Dedicated EPIC training, HR orientation, and workflow shadowing
• Interview process: Interview with coding leadership

Perks

• Opportunity for permanent employment
• Flexible scheduling following training
• Potential remote work consideration for highly qualified candidates
• Company-provided computer equipment
• Dedicated EPIC training and onboarding
• Opportunity to work with a leading orthopedic healthcare organization
• Collaborative environment with opportunities to share expertise and contribute to process improvements