Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced E/M Orthopedic Surgery Coder for a fully remote position in the United States. The ideal candidate must have 3+ years of professional medical coding experience, strong expertise in Evaluation & Management (E/M) and orthopedic surgery coding, and hands-on experience with the MEDITECH platform.
Graduation and a valid professional coding certification are mandatory requirements for this position.
Key Responsibilities
· Review medical records and physician documentation to accurately assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
· Perform accurate E/M coding based on medical decision-making and/or time, as supported by documentation.
· Code orthopedic physician and surgical services, including office visits, procedures, fracture care, injections, arthroscopy, and post-operative services.
· Apply appropriate CPT modifiers and understand global surgical package requirements.
· Review documentation for completeness, accuracy, medical necessity, and coding compliance.
· Follow current CMS, AMA CPT, ICD-10-CM, NCCI, and payer-specific coding guidelines.
· Identify coding discrepancies and documentation deficiencies.
· Work within the MEDITECH EHR system to review and code patient encounters.
· Maintain required coding accuracy, productivity, and turnaround-time standards.
· Protect patient information and maintain compliance with HIPAA requirements.
· Work independently and effectively in a 100% work-from-home environment.
Mandatory Qualifications
Education
· Bachelor's degree or equivalent graduation is mandatory.
· Graduation from an accredited college/university is required.
Professional Certification
· Active professional medical coding certification is mandatory.
· Acceptable certifications may include:
o CPC – Certified Professional Coder
o CCS – Certified Coding Specialist
o COC – Certified Outpatient Coder
o Other recognized professional coding certifications, subject to employer approval.
Experience
· Minimum 3+ years of professional medical coding experience.
· Minimum 3 years of experience with E/M coding.
· Strong experience in orthopedic surgery/orthopedic physician coding.
· Experience with MEDITECH is required.
· Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding.
· Experience with CPT modifiers, NCCI edits, and global surgery guidelines.
Required Technical Skills
· MEDITECH EHR
· ICD-10-CM
· CPT
· HCPCS Level II
· E/M coding
· Orthopedic surgery coding
· Modifier application
· NCCI edits
· Medical necessity
· Global surgical package rules
· Electronic Medical Records (EMR/EHR)
· Microsoft Office
Work Arrangement
Job Location: United States
Work Arrangement: 100% Remote / Work From Home
Experience: 3+ Years
Specialty: E/M & Orthopedic Surgery Coding
EHR Platform: MEDITECH
Education: Graduation – Mandatory
Certification: Professional Medical Coding Certification – Mandatory
Employment Type: Full-Time
About Us
Unislink is a company where an incredible group of individuals work together every day to fulfill our mission of helping physician practices thrive by strengthening their financial health. When we do our work well, physicians can focus on the thing that matters most to them—providing the highest quality care to their patients.
Founded in 2009, the company is built upon the core values of Respect, Integrity, Customer Focus and Continuous improvement. Unislink is committed to combining diversity, collaboration, and excellence.
When you join Unislink, you become an integral part of our mission, working in a fast-paced, growing company that is guided by a clear vision for the future and set of core values that have guided us since the company was founded over 15 years ago. You will see these core values in practice every day at Unislink, both in our interactions with each other and with the clients we serve.