Job Description

This is a remote position.

Please Note:

• Shift Schedule: Remote 5X8, M-F.
• Client has set shifts/schedules for contractor to choose from.
• All morning starts.
• Conversion: Yes, Temp to Hire
  
• Interviews: Virtual
• CANDIDATES MUST HAVE THEIR OWN EQUIPMENT TO WORK OFF OF.
• CANDIDATES MUST UNDERSTAND THERE IS AN EXPECTATION OF HOW MANY CHARTS SHOULD BE CODED PER HOUR.
  

JOB SUMMARY:

• 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.
  

Requirements

JOB REQUIRMENTS:

• HS Diploma/GED
• Certification as a CPC or CCS-P required.
• Proficient in assigning and abstracting ICD-10-CM and CPT codes from provider documentation.
• 2+ years’ experience with coding General Surgery professional services required.
• 2+ years’ experience with coding General Surgery procedures in Hospital setting for professional services preferred.
• Certified General Surgery Coder (CGSC) preferred.
  
• Three (3) years’ experience in production coding in a surgical setting or in a physician practice environment required
  
• Outpatient professional fee revenue cycle management experience preferred
  

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• 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.
  

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