MaineHealth
Scarborough, ME
Description
Professional - Nonclinical
Req #: 69434
Summary
The Coder II - Ambulatory Surgery role is responsible for the accurate assignment of ICD and CPT coding of diagnoses and procedures for outpatient medical records in the Ambulatory Surgery setting of a Level 1 Trauma Facility and Teaching Hospital. This position performs complex surgical coding in support of specialty or multi-specialty physician practices and OPPS and CAH hospitals.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Education: Associate's Degree in a science field preferred with completion of an accredited program through AHIMA or AAPC.
License/Certifications: RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CCA, CPC, CPC-H, CASCC or CIRCC credential required.
Experience: Two years of multi-specialty, preferably surgical coding experience, with CPT/ICD-CM/HCPCS/modifier coding for physician professional charges and a minimum of two years of experience in an acute care facility as a Clinical Coder II or equivalent required....