Profee Dental Surgery Coder
Location: Remote (Mountain Standard Time Hours)
Schedule: 40 hours/week, Monday–Friday
Start Date: ASAP
Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Professional Fee (Profee) Dental Coder to join an expanding enterprise-level coding team. This position focuses on coding dental surgical procedures with precision and adherence to compliance standards. The ideal candidate will have strong CPT and ICD-10 coding expertise, specifically related to dental or oral surgery, and will thrive in a fast-paced remote environment requiring accuracy, focus, and self-motivation.
You’ll be joining a team known for its organization, high standards, and collaborative structure—with consistent support from lead coders and supervisors, monthly performance check-ins, and clear productivity metrics. This is a great opportunity for a coder ready to contribute to one of the most respected health systems in the region.
Responsibilities:
• Assign accurate ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes for Dental Surgery services.
• Review medical documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Follow NCCI guidelines and payer-specific rules.
• Identify and resolve coding discrepancies or claim edits.
• Maintain productivity benchmarks of 20–25 encounters per hour (guideline, not rigid).
• Stay current on all coding updates and compliance changes.
• Work collaboratively with clinical and administrative teams to support accurate billing and reimbursement.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance while working remotely.
Qualifications:
• 3+ years of Profee coding experience (Dental Surgery or Oral Surgery preferred).
• AAPC or AHIMA certification required (AAPC preferred).
• Experience with Epic and EncoderPro (Optum) required.
• Thorough knowledge of NCCI guidelines and Medicare coding rules.
• Proven ability to pass coding assessments at 90%+ accuracy.
• Excellent attention to detail and self-motivation.
• Must be able to work Mountain Standard Time hours.
• Must pass a drug test (including marijuana) — no exceptions for medical marijuana.
• Must disclose all concurrent contracts or positions to avoid conflicts of interest.
Additional Details:
• 90-day training period with support from lead coders.
• Assessment required prior to interview.
• Monthly progress reviews by coding supervisors.
• HIPAA-compliant remote setup required.
• Not suitable for individuals primarily seeking audit work.
• No-hire states: CA, CT, HI, IL, NY, RI, VT, WA
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.98 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
• How many years of Profee Oncology Surgery coding experience do you have?
• What certifications do you currently hold (AAPC, AHIMA, CPC, CCS, etc.)?
• Which EHR and encoder systems have you used (Epic, EncoderPro, etc.)?
• What state are you currently located in?
• Are you available to work MST hours?
• What is your target hourly pay rate?
Work Location: Remote