Surgical Coder, Remote

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• Responsible for reviewing patient medical records after a visit and translating the information into codes that insurers use to process claims from patients. Duties include confirming treatments with medical staff, identifying missing information and submitting information to insurers for reimbursement. Participates in peer review to ensure accuracy and timeliness standards are maintained. Resolve complex coding questions that arise from team.
• Does this position require Patient Care? No

• Evaluates medical record documentation and coding to optimize reimbursement by ensuring that diagnostic and procedural codes and other documentation accurately reflect and support outpatient visits and to ensure that data complies with legal standards and guidelines.
• Interprets medical information such as diseases or symptoms and diagnostic descriptions and procedures to accurately assign and sequence the correct ICD-9-CM and CPT codes.
• Provides technical guidance to physicians and other staff in identifying and resolving issues or errors such as incomplete or missing records and documentation, ambiguous or nonspecific documentation, and/or codes that do not conform to approved coding principles/guidelines.
• Manages complex coding situations and supports peers through challenging questions.
• Peer reviews records for management to ensure accuracy of information.
• Audits clinical documentation and coded data to validate documentation supports services rendered for reimbursement and reporting purposes.
• Researches, analyzes, recommends, and facilitates plan of action to correct discrepancies and prevent future coding errors.
• Identifies reportable elements, complications, and other procedures.

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associate's Degree Medical Billing and Coding preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials Experience Medical Coding Experience 2-3 years required

• In-depth knowledge of medical coding systems, including ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS, and their application in hospital billing.
• Strong understanding of coding guidelines, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop coding team members.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with healthcare providers, coders, and other stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills to address coding-related challenges and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Job Details (if applicable) Remote Type Remote Work Location 399 Revolution Drive Pay Range $25.50 - $36.49/Hourly Grade 5 At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors.

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