THIS IS A REMOTE POSITION
Position Description
Abstracts clinical information from a variety of medical records and assigns appropriate ICD 10 CM and/or CPT codes to patient records according to established procedures. Analyzes, enters and manipulates database, confirms appropriate DRG assignments. Knowledge in ICD-10 and CPT-4 coding required.
*Required Specialty areas are: Cardio-thoracic surgery, OBGYN, oral/maxillofacial surgery, vascular surgery, and urology.
Minimum Requirements
- 3+ years work experience;
- 3 or more years of surgical coding experience
- CPC or CCS certification
Critical Skills:
*Must have Multi-Specialty Coding Experience in at least 3 of the following areas: cardio-thoracic surgery, OBGYN, oral/maxillofacial surgery, vascular surgery, and urology. *
- Abstraction coding experience required
- Profee/Physician Coding Experience is a must have
- General Surgery Coding Experience a plus
Additional Knowledge & Skills:
Excellent overall knowledge of coding. Helps train and/or check work of level 1 coders. Answers questions of other coders.
Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent work experience;
Physical Requirements:
General Office Demands
DSL/Cable Internet Connection in workspace
Join our team today where we are creating a better coordinated, increasingly collaborative, and more efficient healthcare system!
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Commitment
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.