Coder III - ( Neurosurgery & Anesthesia )Professional Billing - FT - Days

Grady Health System; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Coder to join their remote team. In this vital role, you will review outpatient clinical documentation using advanced coding systems, ensuring accurate assignment of diagnoses and procedures. Your expertise in ICD-10-CM and CPT-4/HCPCS coding will be essential as you extract and analyze information from various clinical reports. With a focus on quality and compliance, you will contribute significantly to the healthcare process. If you are passionate about coding and looking for a rewarding opportunity in a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of coding experience in an acute care hospital.
• Certification as CPC, COC, or similar credentials required.

Responsibilities

• Review outpatient clinical documentation for coding assignments.
• Extract information from clinical notes and reports for accurate coding.

Skills

ICD-10-CM Diagnoses

CPT-4/HCPCS Procedure Coding

Clinical Documentation Review

Knowledge of Coding Conventions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited Coding Certificate

Tools

Epic

3M CAC

Job description

Location: Atlanta, GA

Job Type: Full Time

Shift/Schedule: Remote

Summary

The Coder is responsible for reviewing outpatient clinical documentation via Epic and 3M CAC for assignment of ICD-10-CM diagnoses and CPT-4/HCPCS procedure coding systems. They must have knowledge of coding conventions and guidelines, and be able to address commonly applied modifiers for hospital outpatient accounts. The role involves extracting pertinent information from clinical notes, operative notes, radiology reports, laboratory reports (including Pathology), procedure records, and specialty forms, and determining complex code assignments related to emergency visits and diagnostic workups.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• At least 2 years of relevant coding and abstracting experience in an acute care hospital.
• Experience with Epic and 3M CAC systems is preferred.
• Certification as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Outpatient Coding (COC), or similar credentials (CPC-H, CCS, CCS-P).
• Completion of an Accredited Coding Certificate program (AAPC or AHIMA) is required.
• Must live in Georgia; this position is remote.

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