Facility Surgical Coder

Facility Surgical Coder 2 (10K Sign-On Bonus Available)

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Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

The Facility Surgical Coder 2 position reports directly to the Supervisor of Coding.

• Review documentation in same day surgery and observation medical records, and accurately and completely assign appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnostic and procedural CPT-4/HCPCS codes to the greatest specificity and assign the most accurate APC when appropriate. Abstract demographic and coding information accurately and completely.

• Codes and abstracts medical records with a minimum of accuracy.
• Accurately and completely assigns appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnostic and CPT-4/HCPCS procedural codes to the greatest specificity, assigning the most accurate DRG/APC when appropriate and in accordance with official guidelines for coding and reporting and facility coding guidelines, as applicable.
• Accurately and completely abstracts all required patient demographic data into the EMR.
• Accurately assigns correct APC.
• Meets productivity standards.
• Queries providers, if needed, to further clarify code.
• Manages additional coding responsibilities, contributing to the CFB (candidate for bill) goals, including but not limited to: resolving 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.
• Completes assigned work by goal date.
• Assists with coding unassigned or backlogged accounts.
• 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.
• Assists with cleaning up or escalating missing documentation or other work queues.
• If proficient, assists with outpatient and emergency coding when needed or assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all Well Star Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• CCS – Certified Coding Specialist.
• CPC – Certified Professional Coder.
• RHIA – Registered Health Information Administrator.
• RHIT – Registered Health Information Technician.

Minimum 3 years acute care same day surgery and observation coding experience.

• Must have demonstrated maintenance of a or higher accuracy in abstracting, coding 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).

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