The Senior Specialty Coder – Podiatry ensures accurate and compliant coding of podiatric evaluation and management (E/M) services and surgical procedures. This role supports revenue cycle integrity by optimizing reimbursement, reducing denials, and maintaining adherence to payer and regulatory guidelines. Success is defined by high coding accuracy, strong productivity, and proactive communication with providers to improve documentation quality.

Key responsibilities include reviewing and analyzing clinical documentation for code assignment, assigning ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for podiatry services, applying appropriate CPT modifiers, verifying charge accuracy before submission, ensuring compliance with payer guidelines including Medicare and Medicaid, maintaining productivity and accuracy benchmarks, communicating with providers for documentation clarification and improvement, and assisting with denial management, corrections, and appeals as needed.

Candidates must have active coding certification (CPC, CCS, CCA, or COSC preferred), a minimum of 2 years coding experience in healthcare, and completion of an AAPC or AHIMA approved Coding Certificate Program. Clinical skills include podiatry-specific coding for procedures, E/M coding, ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS procedural coding, modifier application, medical record review, payer policy interpretation, and denial resolution. Preferred skills include strong attention to detail, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and job stability. Must reside within 30 miles of Irving, TX.

Pre-employment requirements are background check, drug screening, clerical testing, and in-person interview.