Surgical Coder II-Remote

Surgical Coder

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The Surgical Coder reviews, analyzes, and codes professional/physician medical record documentation to include, but not limited to, medical diagnostic and procedural information for various practices. This coder works collaboratively with surgeons to ensure the accuracy of the code sets on the surgical case.

There are currently two openings:

1. The preferred candidate will have professional surgical coding experience in Urology and Gynecology.
2. The preferred candidate will have professional surgical coding experience in Plastic Surgery.

High School diploma and six years of physician/professional/procedural/surgical coding experience OR Associate's Degree and four years of physician/professional/procedural/surgical coding experience required; Bachelor's Degree preferred. Minimum of four years of physician/professional/procedural/surgical coding experience.

Knowledge of professional/physician coding rules for specialized surgical professionals. Experience with National Correct Coding Initiative edits (NCCI), National Coverage Determinations (NCD), Local Coverage Determinations (LCD), and Outpatient coding guidelines for official coding and reporting. In-depth knowledge of medical terminology, surgical procedures, disease processes, patient health record content and the medical record coding process. Knowledge of principles, methods, and techniques related to compliant healthcare billing/collections. Knowledge of coding and billing requirements for services furnished in a teaching settings. Knowledge of coding and billing requirements for provider based billing facilities. Ability to work independently in a teleworking environment, to organize/prioritize work, exercise excellent communication skills, is attentive to detail, demonstrate follow through skills and maintain a positive attitude.

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist Physician (CCS-P) or a coding credential of a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) required. Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) Certification Preferred.

*This position is a 100% remote work. Individual may live anywhere in the US. **This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship / we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position.

Nonexempt Compensation Detail $28.80 -$38.89 / hour Benefits Eligible Yes Schedule Full Time Hours/Pay Period 80 Schedule Details 40 hours M-F

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status.