Virtual Medical Coder Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

We are hiring an experienced Podiatry Surgical Coder to support a large health system in the Chicagoland area. This is a fully remote, long-term opportunity for a certified coder with strong Professional Fee podiatry and foot/ankle surgical coding experience.

• Review operative reports and assign accurate CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, and modifier codes for podiatry and foot/ankle procedures.
• Code procedures including bunionectomies, hammertoe repairs, osteotomies, arthrodesis, tendon repairs, and reconstructive surgeries.
• Apply appropriate toe/digit, laterality, 59/XS, and Q modifiers based on documentation and payer guidelines.
• Review NCCI edits and bundling guidelines to ensure compliant coding and appropriate reimbursement.
• Code office visits, E/M services, injections, minor procedures, casting/splinting, DME, and orthotics.
• Review full operative reports and work directly with providers to clarify documentation when needed.
• Research and resolve coding edits and denials, including corrected claims and coding-related appeals.
• Stay current on CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS, CMS, NCCI, and payer-specific coding guidelines.

• 3+ years of podiatry coding experience, including surgical/operative report coding.
• Active CPC, CCS, or equivalent coding certification.
• Epic experience required.
• Strong knowledge of podiatry surgical coding, modifiers, NCCI edits, and lower-extremity anatomy.
• Must have your own computer equipment and encoder.
• Able to work independently in a fully remote environment.

• COSC or CGSC certification.
• DME and orthotics coding.
• Coding denials and appeals.
• Provider education and documentation improvement.
• Internal coding audits or RCM audit experience.
• Modernizing Medicine/EMA, TRAKnet, Sammy, or AthenaHealth experience.

• Location: Fully Remote
• Schedule: Monday-Friday with flexible hours after training
• Training: Approximately 2 weeks, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
• Contract: Long-term contract opportunity
• Candidates located in Illinois, Indiana, or Wisconsin may have the opportunity to convert to a permanent position. Candidates outside these states can remain on an extended contract.
• Interview process includes a virtual interview and coding assessment.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced podiatry coder who wants the flexibility of working remotely while supporting one of the largest health systems in Chicagoland. The position offers long-term stability, flexible hours after training, and the opportunity to work closely with providers on complex podiatry surgical coding.

For California Applicants:

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

Here at Medix, we are dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. We have been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for two consecutive years. Medix has also been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.

Our commitment to our core purpose of positively impacting 20,000 lives affects not only the way we interact with our clients and talent, but also with our co-workers! The goal is lofty, but it is made attainable through the hard work and dedication of our teams and their willingness to lock arms together. Are you ready to lock arms with us?