Coder II – Surgical
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Medical coder assigning surgical ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and modifier codes for Cedars-Sinai healthcare services. Supporting accurate reimbursement, compliance, and coding quality across multispecialty practices.
Responsibilities:
- Assign ICD-10-CM and CPT codes for patients receiving services at CSMC and Cedars-Sinai Affiliates and their locations
- Accurately assign applicable modifiers to ensure optimal reimbursement and high-quality data
- Perform accurate and timely CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS, and modifier coding
- Maintain familiarity with coding regulations, Medicare rules, same-day visits and procedures, consultation versus referral, and surgeries
- Implement coding guidelines for multi-specialty surgical practices and complex surgical coding
- Attend seminars and workshops for updates on coding rules and regulations
- Escalate issues to the Coding Supervisor and Manager
- Meet productivity and quality standards
- Understand coding trends including NCD, LCD, and CMS guidelines
- Identify coding trends and issues and present solutions
- Maintain confidentiality of patient care and business matters
- Follow coding and compliance department policies and procedures
Requirements:
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) required
- High school diploma or GED required
- Minimum of 2 years of experience performing ICD-10 and CPT code assignments in a health care setting
- Minimum of 2 years of surgical coding experience within a multi-specialty medical group or multi-specialty physician practice
- Familiarity with ICD-10-CM, CPT-4 coding and payment methodologies
- Working knowledge of all California and National reporting requirements
- Cover letter detailing orthopedic surgery, spine surgery, neurospine, and multispecialty coding experience
- Certified Orthopaedic Surgery Coder (COSC) certification preferred
Benefits:
- Healthcare
- Paid time off
- Vacation
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Dynamic, inclusive work environment
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