Coding Specialist (General Surgery)

Terms of Employment W2 Contract-to-Hire, 26 Weeks This position is fully remote. The work schedule Monday - Friday, 8 hours per day (08:00 AM-05:00 PM)

Position Overview & Responsibilities Under direct supervision ensures charges are coded appropriately from the medical record as necessary and are entered into the billing system accurately. May code medical records for surgical practices utilizing ICD-9/ICD-10-CM diagnosis and CPT-4 coding conventions Assigns specified codes to medical diagnoses with some coding of specific clinical procedures.

Responsibilities Deciphers operative reports and other physician medical record documentation to appropriately select codes and maximize charge capture. Ensures coding compliance with established standards and guidelines Acts as liaison between the clinical and billing departments. Answers questions from billing in a timely manner Responsible for ensuring quality, accuracy and timeliness of clinical data contained in patient’s medical record by reviewing and analyzing medical information provided by physicians for reimbursement, statistical and indexing purposes Meets established productivity and proficiency standards Attends coding seminars, hospital and departmental meetings as required or assigned. Actively participates in hospital educational in-services Utilizes appropriate customer relation skills to ensure all customers are treated with respect and dignity and that the confidentiality of their data is upheld

Required Skills & Experience High School Diploma/GED. Certification as a CPC or CCS-P is required. Proficient in assigning and abstracting ICD-10-CM and CPT codes from provider documentation. 2+ years’ experience with coding general surgery professional services. 2+ years’ experience with coding general surgery/ surgical procedures in a Hospital setting for professional services. Three (3) years’ experience in production coding in a surgical setting or in a physician practice environment.

Preferred Skills & Experience Certified General Surgery Coder (CGSC) Outpatient professional fee revenue cycle management experience. Candidates must understand there is an expectation of how many charts should be coded per hour Must pass QA within one month of starting

Work Equipment

: Candidate has to use their own work equipment.