Surgical Coder – Spine Specialty

Spire Orthopedic Partners

Surgical Coder responsible for coding complex orthopedic spine procedures across various settings. Ensuring compliance and accuracy to support revenue integrity in a healthcare organization.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeRemote • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $32 - $40 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Surgical Coder for Spine is responsible for accurate and compliant coding of complex orthopedic spine procedures across all care settings.
Code high-complexity spine procedures (e.g., fusions, decompressions, instrumentation, revisions).
Verify all documentation is complete and compliant.
Assign codes for reimbursements, research and compliance with regulatory requirements utilizing guidelines.
Follow coding conventions and ensure accurate assignment of CPT (including add-on codes, modifiers, bundling rules).
Validate levels, laterality, approach (anterior/posterior).
Identify missed billable components (e.g., additional levels, hardware, biologics).
Query provider for any necessary clarification related to unclear, unspecified or missing/incomplete documentation.
Apply payer-specific coding rules and edits.
Research, analyze, recommend, and facilitate a plan of action to correct discrepancies and prevent future coding errors.

Requirements

What you’ll need

CPC, CCS, or equivalent certification (AAPC or AHIMA)
5+ years of surgical coding experience
3+ years focused on spine surgery coding
Deep knowledge of NCCI edits and bundling rules
Modifier usage (e.g., 22, 25, 50, 51, 57, 59, 62, 76)
Spine-specific CPT coding nuances
Documentation requirements for Evaluation and Management services
Experience with orthopedic or multi-specialty groups preferred
Excellent organization skills
Detailed oriented and comfortable with multi-tasking
Ability to work in fast-paced, results driven position.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
Dynamic environment
Access to a diverse network of practitioners
Broad infrastructure of tools and programs to enhance the employee experience
Competitive Compensation
Generous PTO
Benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Spine-Specific CPT CodingModifier UsageDocumentation Requirements for Evaluation and ManagementCoding ConventionsHigh-Complexity Procedure Coding

Soft Skills

Excellent Organization SkillsDetail OrientedMulti-Tasking Ability

Certifications

CPCCCSAAPC CertificationAHIMA Certification