Medical Coder (Same Day Surgery)

Employment Type: Full-time Employment

Work Setup: 100% Onsite

Location: Eastwood, Libis, Quezon City

Work Schedule: Night Shift (Following Eastern U.S Time Zone)

Salary Package: 80,000 PHP to 130,000 PHP/Monthly

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Medical Coder with specialized expertise in Same Day Surgery (SDS) coding to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of outpatient and same-day surgical procedures, coding compliance, and revenue cycle optimization. This role requires precision, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with providers, auditors, and coding teams to ensure accurate and timely code assignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assign accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for Same Day Surgery cases, as well as related outpatient services (Observation, Emergency Department, Ancillary).
• Review operative and clinical documentation for coding accuracy and compliance with payer, CMS, and facility guidelines.
• Conduct quality reviews and audits to validate code selection, modifiers, and sequencing.
• Identify documentation insufficiencies and communicate with providers or leadership to resolve discrepancies.
• Provide feedback and support to improve coding accuracy across the team, including mentoring or training when needed.
• Maintain productivity and quality standards while safeguarding patient confidentiality and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with revenue cycle and compliance teams to support claim resolution and reimbursement optimization.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Certification(s): CPC, COC, CCS, COSC, or other AAPC/AHIMA-recognized certifications.
• Experience: Minimum 5+ years of coding experience, with strong emphasis in Same Day Surgery coding.
• Demonstrated expertise in multiple surgical specialties (e.g., Orthopedics, General Surgery, Gastroenterology, Urology, Pain Management, ENT, Plastic Surgery).
• Proven track record in coding audits, education, or leadership roles is a plus.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Epic
• Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and surgical procedures.
• Soft Skills: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently or in a team setting, with high attention to detail.
• Strong time-management skills, with capacity to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

Preferred Background

• Experience coding for both facility and professional fee (pro-fee) Same Day Surgery services.
• Prior work in quality assurance, education, or management within coding departments.
• Exposure to multi-specialty coding including Orthopedics, Spine, GI, and OBGYN.
  
  

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