Pinnacle Healthcare Consulting ยท 6 days ago
1099 Podiatry Coder/Auditor
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$40/hr - $55/hr
3+ years expPinnacle Healthcare Consulting is seeking a 1099 Podiatry Coder/Auditor who plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and compliance of medical coding and billing within podiatry practices. The position involves reviewing patient records, assigning diagnostic and procedural codes, and auditing claims to optimize reimbursement while minimizing errors and denials.
Business DevelopmentHealth CareHospitalInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Review and analyze podiatry medical records to assign accurate ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes in accordance with current coding standards and payer requirements
Conduct thorough audits of coding and billing submissions to identify discrepancies, errors, and opportunities for improvement
Collaborate with healthcare providers and billing staff to clarify documentation and resolve coding-related issues
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and payer-specific regulations, including HIPAA and Medicare guidelines
Prepare detailed audit reports and provide feedback to improve coding accuracy and billing processes
Qualification
Required
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credential
Minimum of 3 years of experience in medical coding with a focus on podiatry or related specialties
Strong knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems specific to podiatry
Familiarity with medical billing software and electronic health record (EHR) systems
Ability to work independently as a 1099 contractor with reliable internet access
Preferred
Experience conducting coding audits and compliance reviews in a podiatry setting
Additional certification such as Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA)
Knowledge of payer-specific policies including Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers
Background in healthcare revenue cycle management or medical billing
Proficiency with coding and auditing tools such as 3M, Optum360, or similar software
Company
Pinnacle Healthcare Consulting
Pinnacle seeks to help hospitals, health systems, physician groups and other health care organizations improve their clinical performance.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
David White
Principal, Partner & Founding Member
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