Job Family: Coding OP (India)
Travel Required: None
Clearance Required: None
What You Will Do
Review medical records and operative reports to assign accurate CPT, ICD 10CM and ASA codes
Abstract Anesthesia services including time, modifiers and physical status
Follow ASA guidelines and payer specific rules for anesthesia billing and compliance
Verify documentation of anesthesia start/stop time procedures and medical necessity
Ensure to use appropriate modifiers and check concurrency rules for anesthesiologists and CRNA’s
Maintain up to date knowledge in CPT, ICD 10CM, HCPCS, ASA crosswalk and CMS guidelines
Participate in audits and provide feedback on documentation improvement
What You Will Need
Candidate should possess a minimum of 1 year experience in medical coding with Anesthesia specialty
Graduation is mandatory
Good analytical skills and communication are required
Ability to work independently and manage deadlines
Mandatory certification from either AAPC or AHIMA (CPC, CCS, etc.) specialized credentials in anesthesia or inpatient coding is desired
What Would Be Nice To Have
Proficiency in MS Office / Excel
Experience in coding software or encoder (3M, Trucode, Optum)
Familiarity with HER/EMR systems (EPIC, Cerner, etc.)
Knowledge of multiple coding specialties (ED, EM (OP & IP), etc)
Benefits
We offer competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance, including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
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