divh2Op Coder 2/h2pHow would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of whats possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in peoples lives./ppWork Shift Various (United States of America)/ph2Job Summary:/h2pA new chapter awaits at Wellstar! We value your experience and want to help you continue your career in a supportive environment./ppExperience the Wellstar Difference/ppCompetitive pay benefits/ppCareer growth development programs/ppFlexible schedules/ppSupportive, team-oriented culture/ppEmployee wellness programs/ppThe OP Coder 2 position reports directly to the Supervisor of Coding. Key responsibilities of the role include: reviewing documentation in same day surgery and observation medical records, and accurately and completely assigning appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnostic and procedural CPT-4/HCPCS codes to the greatest specificity, and assigning the most accurate APC when appropriate. Abstracts demographic and coding information accurately and completely./ph2Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:/h2pCodes and abstracts medical records with a minimum of accuracy:/pulliAccurately and completely assigns appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnostic and CPT-4/HCPCS procedural codes to the greatest specificity, assigning the most accurate DRG/APC, when appropriate and in accordance with Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and Facility Coding Guidelines, as applicable/liliAccurately and completely abstracts all required patient demographic data into the EMR/liliAccurately assigns correct APC/liliMeets productivity standards/liliQueries providers, if needed to further clarify code/liliManages additional coding responsibilities, contributing to the CFB (candidate for bill) goals, including but not limited to:/liulliResolves coding edits and reminders, correcting abstracting and coding issues in a timely manner (1-2 business days)/liliCompletes and routes problem accounts, ready to code, high dollar and other accounts daily to ensure cases are coded as close to goal date as possible/liliCompletes assigned work by goal date/liliAssists with coding unassigned or backlogged accounts/liliAccurately capture the surgical CPT code(s) for pre-certification reconciliation for each of the WHS facilities, as needed/li/ulliOther task as assigned:/liulliServes as a mentor to new coders/liliAssist with cleaning up or escalating missing documentation or other work queues/liliIf proficient, assists with outpatient and emergency coding when needed or assigned/liliOther tasks as assigned/li/ulliPerforms other duties as assigned/liliComplies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct./li/ulh2Required Minimum Education:/h2ullior High School Diploma Accounting or GED Accounting/lili*** Format Error Other / Certificate Anatomy/li/ulh2Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):/h2pAll certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated./ph2Additional License(s) and Certification(s):/h2pCCS - Cert Coding Spec Upon Hire Preferred or CPC - Cert Prof Coder Upon Hire Preferred or RHIA - Reg Health Information Admin Upon Hire Preferred or RHIT - Reg Health Information Tech Upon Hire Preferred or/ph2Required Minimum Experience:/h2pMinimum 3 years acute care same day surgery and observation coding experience. Required/ph2Required Minimum Skills:/h2pMust have demonstrated maintenance of a or higher accuracy in abstracting, code and DRG assignment while meeting productivity requirements in previous roles. Ability to work in a remote environment. Computer/data entry experience. Ability to communicate with various members of the healthcare team. Ability to use Microsoft (Excel, Word)./ppJoin us and discover the support to do more meaningful workand enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more./p/div