Medical Coder IV - Anesthesia

Mercy Cedar Rapids; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Cedar Rapids is looking for skilled medical coders to join their remote team. The position focuses on accurately coding hospital and professional services while ensuring compliance with regulations. Successful candidates will have a strong background in ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS coding and the ability to work independently. This position offers a flexible schedule with a focus on patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Five years of previous anesthesia, surgery, or any combination coding experience required.
• AHIMA or AAPC coding certification is required.
• Certified Anesthesia and Pain Management Coder preferred within first 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Codes diagnoses according to established guidelines.
• Applies modifiers and understands payer-specific guidelines.
• Maintains a 95% accuracy rate in coding.

Skills

Knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS coding

Ability to read medical record documentation

Interpersonal communication skills

Work prioritization skills

Strong computer background

Education

Associate of Applied Science or Bachelor's degree in Health Information Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Job description

Join our growing team! We’re gearing up for growth and building our remote team of coders. If you’re skilled in medical coding, looking for work-from-home opportunities, and a flexible schedule, look no further!

Work Shift

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Summary

This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by the timely and accurate coding of hospital or professional services using ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS classification systems for the purpose of reimbursement, research, and statistics in compliance with federal regulations.

Job Description

Job Duties

• Codes the correct first listed diagnosis consistent with established coding guidelines
• Identifies all appropriate secondary diagnoses and assigns appropriate codes.
• Assigns CPT/HCPCS codes supported by documentation
• Applies modifiers according to anesthesia coding rules and CCI edits.
• Understands and applies LCD/NCD policies when appropriate
• Applies payor specific guidelines in qualifying scenarios
• Obtains clarification from provider when documentation is incomplete or unclear to ensure accurate coding.
• Reviews/Resolves Claim Edits
• Follows official coding guidelines and directives and uses reference materials to ensure codes assigned are in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Must maintain 95% accuracy rate
• Must meet department defined productivity requirement
• Assists with students/job shadows
• Participates in special projects/teams
• Trains other coders
• Processes denials
• Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM/ and CPT/HCPCS coding and medical necessity guidelines.
• Ability to read and interpret medical record documentation including laboratory and pharmacology data.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (excel, outlook, word).
• Strong computer background with basic typing and keyboarding skills.
• Work prioritization skills needed.
• Ability to concentrate on detailed tasks for long periods of time.
• Ability to work independently with frequent interruptions.
• Excellent interpersonal communication (verbal, non-verbal, and listening) skills and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of payment systems and federal and state regulations related to billing, coding, and compliance.

Professional Experience

• Five years previous anesthesia, surgery, or any combination coding experience required.

Education

• Associate of Applied Science degree or Bachelor's degree in Health Information Technology (or related program of study) or completion of coding certificate program strongly preferred.

Licensure, Certification, Registration

• AHIMA or AAPC coding certification (e.g. RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC) is required.
• Certified Anesthesia and Pain Management Coder (CANPC) certification strongly preferred, required within first 6 months

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Mercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years.

Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.