Gastroenterology ProFee Coder (E/M & Surgical)- Remote
Remote
Full Time
Experienced
Job Title: Gastroenterology ProFee Coder (E/M & Surgical)
Company Description
Vee Healthtek, Inc. delivers cutting-edge solutions that transform healthcare organizations. We offer a comprehensive suite of services that leverage our industry expertise to provide the best value to our clients. Through close collaboration and a deep understanding of market trends, we create customized strategies that deliver tangible outcomes. Our technology-driven services empower organizations to thrive in the evolving healthcare landscape, resulting in improved workflows, increased cost efficiency, and streamlined business processes. Learn more at www.veehealthtek.com.
Job Summary
The Gastroenterology ProFee Coder is responsible for accurate assignment of diagnosis, procedure, and Evaluation & Management (E/M) codes for physician professional services within a gastroenterology practice or health system. This role focuses exclusively on professional fee coding, ensuring compliance with CPT, ICD-10-CM, and payer-specific guidelines to support accurate provider reimbursement.
Key Responsibilities
Required Skills & Competencies
Required Qualifications
Preferred Certifications
Work Environment
Employment Type
Full-time
Location
Fully remote/home-based office
Salary: $28.00- $30.00/hour depending on experience. This position is eligible for full health insurance including medical/dental/vision, PTO, and a 401k match!
*A Coding Assessment Test will be administered before initial pre-screen.
*Must be a US resident and reside in one of the following states: Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas.
Company Description
Vee Healthtek, Inc. delivers cutting-edge solutions that transform healthcare organizations. We offer a comprehensive suite of services that leverage our industry expertise to provide the best value to our clients. Through close collaboration and a deep understanding of market trends, we create customized strategies that deliver tangible outcomes. Our technology-driven services empower organizations to thrive in the evolving healthcare landscape, resulting in improved workflows, increased cost efficiency, and streamlined business processes. Learn more at www.veehealthtek.com.
Job Summary
The Gastroenterology ProFee Coder is responsible for accurate assignment of diagnosis, procedure, and Evaluation & Management (E/M) codes for physician professional services within a gastroenterology practice or health system. This role focuses exclusively on professional fee coding, ensuring compliance with CPT, ICD-10-CM, and payer-specific guidelines to support accurate provider reimbursement.
Key Responsibilities
- Review provider documentation, including office notes, inpatient progress notes, consults, and operative reports, to accurately assign professional fee CPT and ICD-10-CM codes
- Code E/M services (office, inpatient, consults, observation, and procedures) in compliance with current AMA and CMS guidelines
- Code physician-performed gastroenterology procedures, including endoscopic and surgical services (EGD, colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, ERCP, etc.)
- Apply appropriate ProFee modifiers (e.g., -25, -26, -57, -59, -51) based on documentation and payer rules
- Ensure correct identification of global surgical periods and physician responsibilities within those periods
- Validate medical necessity and linkage of diagnoses to procedures for professional claims
- Identify documentation gaps and communicate with providers or CDI teams to ensure accurate ProFee coding
- Assist with claim edits, denials, and coding-related inquiries for professional services
- Maintain productivity, accuracy, and quality benchmarks for ProFee coding
Required Skills & Competencies
- Strong expertise in Professional Fee (physician) coding for gastroenterology
- Advanced knowledge of E/M coding rules and documentation requirements
- Solid understanding of physician surgical coding, including global services and bundling
- Proficiency in CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS for professional claims
- High attention to detail with strong compliance focus
- Ability to interpret complex provider documentation
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (required)
- Completion of an accredited medical coding program or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of ProFee gastroenterology coding experience preferred
- Experience with physician billing systems and EHR platforms
Preferred Certifications
- CPC, CCS-P, or equivalent professional coding certification
- Specialty certification in gastroenterology coding (e.g., CGSC) preferred
Work Environment
- Office-based or remote (ProFee coding role)
- Fast-paced physician revenue cycle environment
Employment Type
Full-time
Location
Fully remote/home-based office
Salary: $28.00- $30.00/hour depending on experience. This position is eligible for full health insurance including medical/dental/vision, PTO, and a 401k match!
*A Coding Assessment Test will be administered before initial pre-screen.
*Must be a US resident and reside in one of the following states: Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas.
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