Physician Coder – Plastic Surgery

MedKoder, LLC

Physician Coder specializing in Plastic Surgery at MedKoder, LLC. Responsible for accurate coding of professional services to ensure receipt of reimbursement.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeRemote • Louisiana • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in physician coding for Plastic Surgery, including E/M visits and complex surgical cases, while maintaining a high accuracy rate and compliance with Medicare and Medicaid guidelines. Proficient in medical terminology, anatomy, and coding guidelines, with a commitment to continuous education and skill expansion.

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Physician Coding ExperienceCPT Coding and GuidelinesICD-10-CM Coding and GuidelinesAHIMA or AAPC CertificationPlastic Surgery Specialization

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Hard Skills

CPT CodingICD-10-CM CodingAnatomy KnowledgeMedical TerminologyE/M LevelingSurgical TechniquesBilling PoliciesCoding AuditingDenials ManagementPlastic Surgery Coding

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationMultitaskingDecision MakingIndependenceConfidentiality

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointWindowsElectronic Healthcare Record SystemsGoogle WorkspaceEpic

Certifications & Qualifications

AHIMA CertificationAAPC CertificationCCS-PCPC

Industry Keywords

Medicare GuidelinesMedicaid GuidelinesPlastic SurgerySurgical CasesComplex RepairsNerve TransfersSkin GraftsPediatric Congenital MalformationsCosmetic ProceduresOffice Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for reviewing and accurately coding all professional services including evaluation and management, diagnostics, surgeries, and procedures in compliance with applicable Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party payer guidelines to ensure receipt of accurate reimbursement
Expected to adhere to MedKoder’s internal coding policies and expectations set forth by department management
Must prioritize daily duties, multitask, communicate effectively, and make the decisions necessary to complete all assigned tasks and accomplish their goals
Review and accurately code profee Plastic Surgery cases to maximize reimbursement in a timely manner
Review and accurately code E/M visits, office procedures, and surgeries
Able to work independently and research coding scenarios
Responsible for meeting our daily production goal and our quality goal of consistently averaging a 95% accuracy rate
Attend conference calls as necessary to provide information and feedback
Communicate with leadership on coding or documentation issues/trends
Stay current on all coding guidelines (including specialty-specific guidelines) and maintain credentials as necessary
Participate in coding department and education meetings
Flexible to expand coding skill set into other Plastic Surgery subspecialties, or other specialties altogether
Maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive information
Other duties as assigned by leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma required
Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred
Successful completion of at least one AHIMA or AAPC-certified program with the achievement of the corresponding professional credential (e.g., CCS-P, CPC, or another applicable AAPC stand-alone credential), which must be active and in good standing
Minimum of 5 years of physician coding experience (recent hands-on production) in the specialty of Plastic Surgery, specifically for breast reconstruction, Mohs, cosmetic procedures, skin grafts, flaps, tissue transfers, pediatric congenital malformations, and complex surgical cases that involve multiple provider specialties, including E/M leveling and office procedures
Must have proficient knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, disease processes, CPT coding and guidelines by the AMA, ICD-10-CM coding and guidelines, modifiers, surgical techniques, and Medicare (CMS/MAC) and Medicaid billing policies for professional services
Experience coding Nerve transfers, Nerve pedicle transfer, Nerve grafts, Sutures of the nerves, Transections of nerves, and RPNI surgery (Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interface) a PLUS
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows, and electronic healthcare record information and billing systems
Experience working with Google Workspace is preferred but not required
Experience working remotely is preferred but not required
Experience in Plastics/Neurosurgery co-surgeries is a PLUS (congenital malformations, skin grafts, complex repairs)
Auditing experience is a PLUS
Billing (denials) experience is a PLUS
Epic experience is a PLUS

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to 100% EMPLOYER PAID Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for employees
401K and Profit Sharing
STD, LTD, Life Insurance, and FSA Program
Paid AAPC and AHIMA corporate memberships
30 Hours of CEU pay (continuance in education)