Apex Systems
Atlanta, GA
Surgery And Observation Coder 6 month contract to permanent, direct hire, remote/work from home 40/hours a week, not part-time Job Purpose: Reviews, analyzes, and assigns codes based on appropriate coding guidelines and criteria for outpatient medical record documentation to include, but not limited to: medical, diagnostic and surgical documentation for assignment of the correct ICD-10-CM and/or CPT-4 HCPCS codes. Primary coding responsibility is Outpatient Surgery, Emergency Department (ED), Wound Care and Observation. Responsibilities: Assign diagnosis and surgical codes utilizing the 3M CAC 360 system to patient records using ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS and any other designated coding classification system in accordance with the UHDDS coding guidelines. Assign procedural categories and modifiers as applicable. Assign appropriate discharge disposition as necessary. Maintain or exceed established coding accuracy and productivity standards. Ensure demographic information...