Medical Surgery Coder - Intermediate

Fairview Health Services; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO

Sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Early wage access

Job summary

Fairview Health Services is seeking a full-time Medical Surgery Coder to join our experienced coding team. This highly complex role handles intermediate to complex diagnostic, E/M, procedural and surgery coding with strong knowledge of surgical modifiers and guidelines, including unlisted codes.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of surgical coding, familiarity with general surgery and Epic, and the ability to work independently while collaborating as needed to ensure accurate and timely

Qualifications

• 4+ years of surgical coding experience
• Experience with general surgery, trauma or other surgical specialties preferred
• CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CCA, RHIT and/or RHIA certifications preferred

Responsibilities

• Codes intermediate to complex diagnostic, evaluation and management, surgical and procedural services.
• Mentors coding staff through education and guidance.
• Performs monthly coding quality reviews and shares findings.
• Ensures charges are captured using daily reports and follow-up.
• Communicates with providers and clinic staff about documentation and coding issues.
• Assists in research and resolves problematic issues with timely feedback

Skills

Surgical coding

Epic experience

Team collaboration

Education

CCS/CPC/CCS-P/RHIT/RHIA certs

Tools

Epic

Job description

Job Overview

Fairview is looking to hire a full-time Medical Surgery Coder to join our experienced coding team. This is a benefit-eligible position working 80 hours per pay period, with a work structure that provides flexibility while supporting strong collaboration across the team.

This is a highly complex surgical coding role requiring strong knowledge of surgical coding, modifiers, bundling guidelines, and unlisted codes. Our teams support complex surgical cases, including procedures that may be uncommon or newly developed and do not always have clearly established codes. Coders must be comfortable researching challenging cases, applying coding guidelines, and determining the most accurate and compliant approach.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of surgical coding experience and be able to hit the ground running with minimal supervision. Experience with general surgery, trauma, or other surgical specialties is strongly preferred, along with Epic experience. Candidates should be confident working independently while also knowing when to collaborate with teammates and utilize available resources.

Our surgical coding team is highly experienced and cross-trained, creating a collaborative environment where coders have knowledgeable colleagues available for support and backup. General Surgery includes multiple work queues supporting both adult and pediatric cases, providing opportunities to expand your expertise and learn additional specialties. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced coder who enjoys tackling unusual and highly complex surgical cases while continuing to grow their coding knowledge.

Responsible for the accurate and timely coding of intermediate to complex diagnostic, E& M, procedural and surgery services in accordance with current billing, coding regulations and policies. Ensures accurate diagnoses, procedure codes and other specified data to ensure appropriate/optimal reimbursement for facility and/or professional charges utilizing information from medical records and following established methods and procedures. Communicates with Providers and Clinical Personnel regarding proper coding and education.

Responsibilities

• Codes intermediate to complex diagnostic, evaluation and management, surgical and procedural services applying current billing and coding regulations and policies. May include inpatient coding.
• Provides education to coding staff when needed.
• Performs coding quality reviews on a monthly basis; shares findings with staff.
• Ensures that all charges are captured by utilizing reports or processes on a daily basis and following up accordingly.
• Communicates with Providers, Billing Operation Managers and clinic staff regarding documentation, coding issues or to provide on-going education.
• Assists in research and resolves problematic issues in a timely manner and provide on-going feedback to management and/or providers

Required Qualifications

• 2 years related experience
• Proficient in basic coding and successfully able to handle more complex coding assignments.
• CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CCA, RHIT, and/or RHIA certification.

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status