Medical Coder

• Neurosurgery Las Vegas Neurosurgical Institute
• 1.0 Las Vegas, NV Job Details Part-time $25
• $30 an hour 22 hours ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Medicare HIPAA Certified Professional Coder Health insurance knowledge Medicare regulations Attention to detail Operative report review Certified Coding Specialist Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) billing regulations Clinical documentation standards

Full Job Description Neurosurgery Practice Location:

Las Vegas, Nevada Position:

Medical Coder•

Neurosurgery Employment Type:

Part-time Position Summary Las Vegas Neurosurgical Institute is seeking an experienced Medical Coder to support our neurosurgical practice. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of neurosurgery and spine coding , including complex surgical procedures, CPT and

ICD-10-CM

coding, modifiers, bundling guidelines, and payer-specific requirements. This position is responsible for reviewing provider documentation and assigning accurate diagnosis and procedure codes to ensure clean claim submission, regulatory compliance, and appropriate reimbursement. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Review neurosurgical office, hospital, and operative documentation for accurate coding. Assign appropriate CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, and modifier codes . Code complex cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine procedures , as well as cranial/neurosurgical procedures. Apply appropriate coding for spinal decompressions, fusions, instrumentation, interbody devices, grafts, revisions, and other neurosurgical procedures. Understand and apply NCCI edits, bundling/unbundling rules, global surgery guidelines, and multiple-procedure rules . Verify that documentation supports the codes and level of service billed. Identify documentation deficiencies and communicate with physicians when clarification is needed. Review coding-related claim edits and denials and assist with corrections and appeals when appropriate. Research payer policies, LCDs/NCDs, and medical necessity requirements. Maintain knowledge of annual and ongoing changes to CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, Medicare, and commercial payer guidelines. Work closely with physicians, billing staff, surgery schedulers, and management to resolve coding and reimbursement issues. Perform coding audits and identify opportunities to improve documentation, coding accuracy, and reimbursement. Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and all applicable federal and state regulations.

Qualifications Required:

Minimum 2 years of professional medical coding experience . Strong knowledge of CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, and modifiers. Experience coding surgical procedures. Thorough understanding of Medicare and commercial insurance coding guidelines. Ability to read and interpret operative reports and medical documentation. Strong attention to detail and ability to research complex coding issues. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and meet productivity and accuracy expectations.

Strongly Preferred:

Previous neurosurgery, orthopedic spine, or complex spine coding experience . Experience coding spinal fusion, instrumentation, decompression, interbody fusion, and revision procedures. Familiarity with neurosurgical E/M coding and global surgical periods. Experience working coding-related denials and appeals. Experience with AdvancedMD or similar practice management/EHR systems. Certification Current professional coding certification is strongly preferred, including: CPC

• Certified Professional Coder CCS
• Certified Coding Specialist COC
• Certified Outpatient Coder Other recognized coding certifications may be considered.

Skills & Competencies The successful candidate should be: Highly detail-oriented and accurate. Comfortable reviewing complex neurosurgical operative reports. Knowledgeable about payer-specific coding requirements. Able to identify potential coding and documentation problems before claims are submitted. Comfortable communicating coding questions directly with physicians and clinical staff. Organized and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Proactive in researching coding changes and reimbursement issues. What We're Looking For We are looking for more than a general medical coder. Our ideal candidate has experience with neurosurgery and/or complex spine surgery and understands the importance of accurate coding in a surgical specialty. The right person will be able to confidently review operative reports, identify appropriate procedure and diagnosis codes, recognize bundling and modifier issues, and work collaboratively with our physicians and billing team to help ensure accurate and timely reimbursement. Las Vegas Neurosurgical Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay:

$25.00

• $30.

00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Las Vegas, NV 89117