Coding Specialist (General Surgery)

Maryland, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 patients 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:

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/ surgical procedures in a Hospital setting for professional services required. 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.

Required Education:

HS Diploma/GED

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...