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: Day (United States of America)/ph3Job Summary:/h3pThe 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/ph3Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:/h3ulliCodes and abstracts medical records with a minimum of accuracy:/liulliAccurately 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/li/ulliManages 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/ul/ulh3Required Minimum Education:/h3pHigh School Education Required and GED Required or equivalent. Required and Completed anatomy and physiology course(s)./ph3Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):/h3pAll certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated./pulliCert Coding Spec-Preferred or Cert Prof Coder-Preferred or Reg Health Information Admin-Preferred or Reg Health Information Tech-Preferred/li/ulh3Additional License(s) and Certification(s):/h3pRequired Minimum Experience: Minimum 3 years acute care same day surgery and observation coding experience. Required/ph3Required Minimum Skills:/h3pMust 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