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Remote Coding Specialist, Outpatient Surgery Coder
Please note, this job is specifically for Outpatient Surgery coding experience, requiring 1+ years of experience.
- Medical Coding:
- Assign accurate diagnostic and procedural codes to patient encounters, ensuring adherence to coding guidelines and documentation standards.
- Review medical records, encounter forms, and other documentation to abstract relevant information for coding purposes.
- Translate medical terminology and procedures into standardized codes using ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II code sets.
- Qualifications:
- Associate degree in Health Information Management or related field (preferred).
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification from AHIMA or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification from AAPC.
- Minimum of 1 years of experience in Outpatient Surgery medical coding in a healthcare setting.
- Proficiency in ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II coding systems.
- Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and disease processes.
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proficiency in using coding software and electronic health record (EHR) systems.
Qualifications:
- Associate degree in Health Information Management or related field (preferred).
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or (CCS-P) certification from AHIMA or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) (COC) or (CIC) certification from AAPC.
- Minimum of 1 years of experience in outpatient surgery coding in a facility setting.
- Proficiency in ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II coding systems.
- Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and disease processes.
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proficiency in using coding software and electronic health record (EHR) systems.
"The pay range for this position starts at $28.00; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Bonus opportunities may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.” #1Priority Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Which coding systems have you used professionally?
- Have you assigned CPT codes for surgical procedures?
- Have you coded surgical procedures directly from operative reports?
- Have you applied modifiers to outpatient surgical claims?
- Which coding credential(s) do you currently hold?
- Which types of outpatient surgical cases have you coded?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Outpatient surgery coding: 1 year (Required)
- ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II coding systems: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- AHIMA or AAPC CCS, CCS-P, CPC, COC or CIC certification (Required)
Work Location: Remote