Physician Services Coder III - Remote Surgical Orthopedic
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Tenet Healthcare Corporation as a Physician Services Coder III - Remote Surgical Orthopedic in United States. JOB SUMMARY The primary purpose of the SPEC, PHYS SVC CODING III is to code physician charges by assigning ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS codes and modifiers from medical record documentation. Must have the ability to utilize multiple resources to support code assignment.
Key Responsibilities
- 10, CPT, HCPCS and modifiers codes from documentation
- Review and appropriately resolve pre
- Review and appropriately resolve coding denials
- Meet or exceedproductivity standards
Requirements
- 10, CPT, HCPCS and modifiers codes from documentation
- Review and appropriately resolve pre
- Review and appropriately resolve coding denials
- Meet or exceedproductivity standards
Benefits & Compensation
- Hourly rate: $37.23/hr.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Tenet Healthcare Corporation as a Physician Services Coder III - Remote Surgical Orthopedic.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Services Coder III - Remote Surgical Orthopedic at Tenet Healthcare a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Orthopedic Surgery physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context
This Orthopedic Surgery position at Tenet Healthcare is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Nationally, Orthopedic Surgery professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $510k, with the typical range spanning $380k to $700k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Compensation Analysis
Stated compensation: $24.82 - $37.23 per hour.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $37 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: ICD-10 Coding, CPT Coding, HCPCS Coding, Modifier Assignment, Surgical Coding, Denial Resolution, Pre-bill Edit Resolution, Medical Terminology. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: The primary function is to code physician charges by assigning ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS codes, and modifiers based on medical record documentation, including complex surgical coding specialties. This role also requires resolving coding denials and pre-bill edits while maintaining high productivity and acc...
Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Health Savings Accounts. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
2mo ago
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