SDS Outpatient Coder — Precision in Reimbursement

Our Clients; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Clients in Manila is seeking a detail-oriented Same Day Surgery Medical Coder to review and assign diagnosis and procedure codes for outpatient surgeries. The role requires strong knowledge of CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS Level II, and compliance with coding guidelines.

You will work with physicians and revenue cycle teams, stay current on coding rules, and ensure accurate reimbursement while maintaining productivity and quality.

Qualifications

• Active CPC, CCS-P, CCS, or COC certification.
• Minimum 2 years SDS or Outpatient Surgery coding experience.
• Strong knowledge of CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS Level II, and NCCI.
• Experience with EHRs such as Epic, Cerner, Meditech is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review operative reports, docs, anesthesia records to assign accurate codes.
• Code outpatient and ambulatory surgery cases using ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II.
• Ensure compliance with AAPC, AHIMA, CMS, NCCI edits, and payer guidelines.
• Identify missing or conflicting documentation and request clarification.
• Apply appropriate modifiers for accurate reimbursement.
• Review coding edits and resolve denials or rejections.
• Maintain productivity and quality standards.
• Participate in coding audits and training sessions.
• Stay updated on coding guideline changes and payer policies.
• Collaborate with physicians and revenue cycle teams to improve accuracy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

CPC/CCS-P/CCS/COC certificate

Tools

Epic

Cerner

Meditech

3M Encoder

TruCode

Job description

Our Clients in Manila is seeking a detail-oriented Same Day Surgery Medical Coder to review and assign diagnosis and procedure codes for outpatient surgeries. The role requires strong knowledge of CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS Level II, and compliance with coding guidelines.

You will work with physicians and revenue cycle teams, stay current on coding rules, and ensure accurate reimbursement while maintaining productivity and quality.