General Surgery ProFee Coder

Medasource; United States; Remote; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a mid-level General Surgery Coder for a remote contract-to-hire position. The role involves accurate coding of surgical services and thorough documentation review. Candidates should have strong ICD-10 knowledge and coding experience. This position requires attention to detail and collaboration with clinical teams, ensuring adherence to coding standards and guidelines. Ideal for self-motivated individuals who can work independently in a remote setting.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional coding experience.
• Strong proficiency in ICD-10 coding principles.
• Demonstrated experience coding general surgery services.

Responsibilities

• Accurately assign ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
• Review patient documentation for coding accuracy.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to ensure coding accuracy.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Collaboration

Self-Motivation

Education

AAPC Certification

Tools

EPIC EHR

EncoderPro

Job description

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Base pay range

$26.00/hr - $33.00/hr

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Location: Remote, MST Hours, 40 hours/week

Length: 6-month Contract-to-Hire

Overview

We are seeking a mid-level General Surgery Coder on a contract-to-hire basis to be a key contributor within our client's enterprise coding team. This role will focus primarily on the accurate and efficient coding of general surgery services and thorough review of patient documentation. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of ICD-10 coding principles, particularly as they relate to CPT and HCPCS codes, and adhere to NCCI guidelines. The ideal candidate has the ability to demonstrate meticulous attention to detail. This is a fully remote position, requiring work hours aligned with the Mountain Standard Time zone.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately assign ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes for a variety of ProFee general surgery services.
• Must understand and adhere to NCCI guidelines.
• Code and abstract information related to general surgery procedures.
• Thoroughly review patient documentation to ensure accurate and complete coding, identifying any discrepancies or missing information.
• Maintain a strong understanding of Medicare coding guidelines and regulations related to general surgery.
• Collaborate effectively with other members of the coding team and clinical staff to clarify documentation and ensure coding accuracy.
• Stay up-to-date on coding changes and updates.
• Meet established coding productivity and quality standards.
• AAPC and/or relevant certification required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of professional coding experience.
• Ability to pass assessments with 90% + accuracy.
• Strong proficiency in ICD-10 coding principles.
• Demonstrated experience coding general surgery services (surgical procedures, E/M, interpretation of diagnostics).
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to interpret and analyze complex medical documentation.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a remote environment.
• Must be able to work Mountain Standard Time (MST) hours.
• Must be a self-starter, agile, and willing to work hard and ramp up.
• Experience utilizing EPIC EHR and EncoderPro (Optum).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting and Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

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