Outpatient Medical Coder (Ambulatory Surgery)

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and CCI compliant CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 diagnosis coding assignments on approximately 1800 cases per month of multi-specialty surgical cases for Ambulatory Surgical Center clients.
• Field coding inquiries from clients in a timely manner by researching authoritative sources and providing accurate answers.
• Manage time efficiently and consistently meet 24-48 hour coding turnaround deadline, in addition to follow up on pended cases for physician query and/or cases pending for other documentation.
• Stay current on CMS, AMA, and ICD coding news and updates via attendance to internally hosted education calls and other third-party educational webinars.
• Maintain current organizational coding certification by obtaining required annual CEUs from AAPC and/or AHIMA.
• Adhere to AHIMA’S Standards of Ethical Coding

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Minimum 2 years surgical coding experience preferred
• CPT Coding Certification from AAPC or AHIMA
• ICD-10 Proficiency Certification
• General knowledge of excel

Required Specialty:

• Multi-Specialty Surgical Coding
• Ambulatory Surgery
• Orthopedic Surgery

Benefits:

• HMO with free dependents
• Group life insurance
• Annual Performance Incentive
• Annual Appraisal
• 20 Paid Time Off (PTO) per year

Work Arrangement:

• Permanent work from home setup *Terms and conditions apply
• Shifting Schedule (Morning shift and/or Mid shift)
• Shifting rest days (2 consecutive days)