Coder, SDS

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SDS coder reviewing outpatient surgical medical records and assigning appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes. Working in a remote environment with a focus on accurate billing and coding procedures.

Responsibilities:

  • Review medical records for outpatient or same day surgical procedures
  • Assign appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes (CPT and ICD-10)
  • Apply appropriate coding classification standards and guidelines to medical record documentation for accurate coding
  • Submit necessary provider queries to resolve documentation discrepancies
  • Perform quality assessment of records, including verification of medical record documentation
  • Review appropriate charges and make changes or recommendations based on the documentation
  • Research errors or missing documentation from medical records to provide accurate coding processes
  • Abstracts and assigns the appropriate ICD-10-CM and CPT codes for all diagnoses and procedures

Requirements:

  • AHIMA/AAPC Credentials
  • Five or more years of Auditing experience
  • Physician surgery coding experience preferred
  • Must have facility outpatient surgery and observation experience
  • Must be able to pass a coding assessment
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Teams
  • Ability to multi-task and have excellent communication skills
  • Must meet and maintain a 95% quality accuracy rate and productivity standards
  • Must be able to apply official coding guidelines, NCCI edits, CPT Assistants, and Coding Clinics.
  • Must have experience working in a remote environment.

Benefits:

  • 100% Remote