Full Time
Desert Trauma Surgeons
Remote (USA)
Must have trauma coding experience
The practice offers physician services in trauma, emergency general surgery, and surgical critical care. The Certified Coder is responsible for accurately interpreting and billing trauma and general surgery physician charges. This role involves conducting research to ensure compliance with regulatory coding requirements, as well as analyzing and recommending solutions to prevent future coding errors. A strong understanding of medical terminology and anatomy is essential. The ideal candidate should also have a solid grasp of accounts receivable and familiarity with various payers, including CA Medi-Cal and Medicare.
· Conduct initial charge reviews to identify the appropriate ICD-10 and CPT codes for accurately reporting physician services to third-party payers.
· Analyze progress notes, operative reports, discharge summaries, and charge documents to determine the services provided, ensuring accurate assignment of CPT...