Surgical Coding Specialist
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Coding Specialist responsible for CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM coding for Professional Fee surgeries. Working remotely for CorroHealth, focusing on various surgical specialties.
Responsibilities:
- Coding Specialists are an important part of the Team at CorroHealth.
- The Coding Team Member will provide CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10-CM coding a minimum of 1-4 specialties.
- Will be Coding Professional Fee surgeries.
- Professional Fee Specialties could include General Surgery, Trauma, and more complex surgeries.
- Team Member must be able to work from home and be independent in their coding skills.
- Provide various components of coding services to support our clients.
- Recognize critical care cases by patient acuity.
- Code surgical procedures typical of an ER setting to capture additional revenue when appropriate.
- Apply ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes to the highest level of specificity available.
- Accurately apply diagnosis and procedure codes utilizing ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT®, and HCPCS
- Interpret coding guidelines for accurate code assignment
- Identify the importance of documentation on code assignment and the subsequent reimbursement impact.
- Align conduct with AHIMA's Standards of Ethical Coding and the Company’s Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and support the Company’s Ethics and Compliance Program.
- Comply with all internal policies and procedures.
Requirements:
- All coders MUST be certified through either the AAPC (CPC or COC) or AHIMA (CCS or CCS-P).
- Must have at least a minimum of 2 years of on the job paid work experience coding various surgery types
- Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required.
- Must have working knowledge and experience with systems such as EMR, Billing, etc
- Must have a phone, reliable internet connection and current coding materials such as CPT and ICD-10-CM coding references.
- Will be required to maintain an ongoing productivity level and accuracy rate of 95% or higher
- Will be required to maintain a quality score of 95% or higher
- Must be proficient in Microsoft programs like Excel and Outlook.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and written.
- Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines.
Benefits:
- Professional development opportunities
- Company provided training and education
















