Coder 2, Coder 3, Technical Analyst

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Coder 2 position at Wellstar, responsible for accurate medical coding and data abstraction. Join Georgia’s largest integrated healthcare system supporting patient care through coding excellence.

Responsibilities:

  • Reviewing documentation in same day surgery and observation medical records, and accurately and completely assigning appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnostic and procedural CPT-4/HCPCS codes to the greatest specificity, and assigning the most accurate APC when appropriate.
  • Abstracts demographic and coding information accurately and completely
  • Resolve coding edits and reminders, correcting abstracting and coding issues in a timely manner (1-2 business days)
  • Completes and routes problem accounts, ready to code, high dollar and other accounts daily to ensure cases are coded as close to goal date as possible
  • Accurately capture the surgical CPT code(s) for pre-certification reconciliation for each of the WHS facilities, as needed
  • Serves as a mentor to new coders
  • Assist with cleaning up or escalating missing documentation or other work queues

Requirements:

  • Minimum 3 years acute care same day surgery and observation coding experience.
  • Must have demonstrated maintenance of a or higher accuracy in abstracting, code and DRG assignment while meeting productivity requirements in previous roles.
  • Ability to work in a remote environment.
  • Computer/data entry experience.
  • Ability to communicate with various members of the healthcare team.
  • Ability to use Microsoft (Excel, Word).

Benefits:

  • Competitive pay & benefits
  • Career growth & development programs
  • Flexible schedules
  • Supportive, team-oriented culture
  • Employee wellness programs