Same Day Surgery Coder: CPT/ICD-10 Expert (Outpatient)

Create Synergies Inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Create Synergies Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented SDS Medical Coder to review, assign, and validate outpatient surgical codes, ensuring accurate reimbursement and regulatory compliance.

The candidate should hold CPC/CCS-P/CCS/COC certification, have 2+ years SDS/outpatient coding experience, and be proficient with CPT/ICD-10-CM/HCPCS. Experience with Epic/Cerner/Meditech and encoder software is preferred.

Qualifications

• Active CPC, CCS-P, CCS, or COC certification.
• Minimum 2 years SDS or Outpatient Surgery coding experience.
• Strong knowledge of CPT Coding, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS Level II, NCCI, and OPPS.
• Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic, Cerner, Meditech preferred.
• Familiarity with encoder software such as 3M Encoder or TruCode is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining productivity and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Review operative reports, physician documentation, anesthesia records, and supporting medical records to assign accurate diagnosis and procedure codes.
• Accurately code outpatient and ambulatory surgery cases using ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II coding systems.
• Ensure compliance with AAPC, AHIMA, CMS, NCCI edits, OIG regulations, and payer-specific coding guidelines.
• Identify missing, incomplete, or conflicting documentation and coordinate with providers for clarification when necessary.
• Apply appropriate modifiers to ensure accurate reimbursement.
• Review coding edits and resolve coding-related denials or claim rejections.
• Maintain productivity and quality standards established by the organization.
• Participate in coding audits, education sessions, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Stay updated on annual coding guideline changes, payer policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with physicians, clinical staff, auditors, and revenue cycle teams to improve coding accuracy and documentation quality.
• Experience coding surgical specialties including General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Gastroenterology, Urology, ENT, Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Plastic Surgery, Pain Management, Cardiovascular Procedures.

Skills

CPT Coding

ICD-10-CM

HCPCS II

NCCI Edits

OPPS

EHR Systems

Encoder Software

Education

CPC/CCS-P/CCS/COC certification

2+ years SDS/Outpatient coding experience

Tools

Epic

Cerner

Meditech

3M Encoder

TruCode

Job description

Create Synergies Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented SDS Medical Coder to review, assign, and validate outpatient surgical codes, ensuring accurate reimbursement and regulatory compliance.

The candidate should hold CPC/CCS-P/CCS/COC certification, have 2+ years SDS/outpatient coding experience, and be proficient with CPT/ICD-10-CM/HCPCS. Experience with Epic/Cerner/Meditech and encoder software is preferred.