Dental Coder

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

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