Senior Certified Medical Coder- ENT (Appeals Experience Required)

Overview
Southwest Idaho Ear, Nose & Throat is hiring a Senior Medical Coder with ENT-specific experience and a strong background in appeals and denial resolution. This is an established, single-specialty ENT practice offering a stable schedule, collaborative team environment, and meaningful ownership over complex coding work.

This role is ideal for an experienced coder who understands ENT surgical coding, payer guidelines, and how to successfully manage appeals from start to finish.

Duties

• Code ENT surgeries, procedures, office visits, and consults using CPT, ICD‑10, and modifiers
• Review physician documentation to ensure accurate, compliant coding
• Manage and resolve coding-related denials, appeals, reconsiderations, and adjustments
• Work directly with insurance carriers to ensure timely and complete reimbursement
• Identify trends and root causes of denials and recommend process improvements
• Serve as a coding resource for internal staff and providers
• Ensure compliance with current coding, reimbursement, and HIPAA standards
• Support patient account inquiries and payment posting as needed
• Use eClinicalWorks (eCW) for coding and documentation workflows

Qualifications

• Senior-level medical coding experience
• ENT-specific coding experience strongly preferred
• Proven experience handling appeals and complex denials
• Strong knowledge of ICD‑10, CPT, and modifiers
• Medicare and Medicaid coding knowledge
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with eClinicalWorks preferred

Pay: $31.00 - $36.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person