General Surgery Coder

Tap Growth ai; Linthicum (MD); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare company is hiring a Coding Specialist (General Surgery) in Linthicum, United States. The candidate will be responsible for accurately coding medical records and ensuring compliance. Requires HS Diploma, CPC or CCS-P certification, and 2+ years of coding experience in General Surgery. This role is remote with set shifts. Join the team and advance your career in coding!

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with coding General Surgery professional services required.
• 2+ years of experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Certified General Surgery Coder (CGSC) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Select codes from operative reports and maximize charge capture.
• Act as liaison between clinical and billing departments.
• Ensure accuracy of clinical data in medical records.
• Maintain productivity and proficiency standards.

Skills

Proficient in ICD-10-CM and CPT coding

Detail-oriented

Communication

Education

HS Diploma/GED

CPC or CCS-P certification

Job description

We're Hiring: Coding Specialist (General Surgery)!

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Coding Specialist to join our healthcare team. Under direct supervision ensures charges are coded appropriately from the medical record as necessary and are entered into the billing system accurately. May code medical records for surgical practices utilizing ICD-9/ICD-10-CM diagnosis and CPT-4 coding conventions Assigns specified codes to medical diagnoses with some coding of specific clinical procedures.

Location: Linthicum, United States
Role: Coding Specialist (General Surgery)
Shift Schedule: Remote 5X8, M-F. Client has set shifts/schedules for contractor to choose from. All morning starts.
Conversion: Yes, Temp to Hire
Equipment Provided: No, candidate will be responsible for their own equipment
Interviews: Virtual

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• HS Diploma/GED
• Certification as a CPC or CCS-P required.
• Proficient in assigning and abstracting ICD-10-CM and CPT codes from provider documentation.
• 2+ years’ experience with coding General Surgery professional services required.
• 2+ years’ experience with coding General Surgery procedures in Hospital setting for professional services preferred.
• Certified General Surgery Coder (CGSC) preferred.
• Outpatient professional fee revenue cycle management experience preferred

JOB FUNCTIONS:

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

1. Deciphers operative reports and other physician medical record documentation to appropriately select codes and maximize charge capture. Ensures coding compliance with established standards and guidelines
2. Acts as liaison between the clinical and billing departments. Answers questions from billing in a timely manner
3. Responsible for ensuring quality, accuracy and timeliness of clinical data contained in patient’s medical record by reviewing and analyzing medical information provided by physicians for reimbursement, statistical and indexing purposes
4. Meets established productivity and proficiency standards
5. Attends coding seminars, hospital and departmental meetings as required or assigned. Actively participates in hospital educational in-services
6. Utilizes appropriate customer relation skills to ensure all customers are treated with respect and dignity and that the confidentiality of their data is upheld

Ready to advance your coding career? Apply now and join our dedicated team!