• Job Description

  Req#: 465202000496866172
  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
    
  • Equipment Provided : Yes
    
  • Interviews: Virtual
    
  
  
  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.
    
  • 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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