Outpatient SDS Coding Specialist, Fully Remote, CCS or RHIT certified, FT, 08A-4:30P

Keane & Beane, P.C.; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Coding Specialist to accurately classify outpatient surgery and observation records. The role demands compliance with regulations and effective communication with healthcare professionals, ensuring that all coding meets departmental and national standards. Candidates should possess the required certification and relevant experience in same day surgery coding.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in same day surgery coding.
• Required CCS certification within 2 years of employment.
• AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist - CCS or RHIT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately codes Outpatient Surgery and Observation records.
• Ensures compliance with coding rules and regulations.
• Abstracts prescribed data elements from medical records.

Skills

Communication

Knowledge of encoder system

Competency in Word

Competency in Excel

Education

High School, Cert, GED, Trn

Job description

Description:

Accurately codes Outpatient Surgery and Observation records for the classification of all diseases, injuries, procedures, and operations using the ICD10CM and CPT4 coding system for BHSF facilities. Ensures compliance with coding rules and regulations according to Regulatory Agencies (CMS, OIG). Works as a team to meet departmental goals and AR goals. Abstracts prescribed data elements from the medical records. Estimated pay range for this position is $26.50 - $34.45 / hour depending on experience.

Qualifications:

Degrees:

• High School, Cert, GED, Trn, Exper.

Licenses & Certifications:

• AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist - CCS or RHIT

Additional Qualifications:

• Required Coding Certificate, preferred Certified Coding Specialist, CCS.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in SDS - same day surgery coding
• Knowledge of encoder system, outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS), APCs, and Ambulatory Surgical Center payment system (ASC).
• Knowledge and thorough understanding of National and Local Coverage Determination, NCD and LCD, Policies.
• Competency in Word and Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, management staff, and physicians.
• Required CCS certification within 2 years of employment, if not CCS certified for all entities except for Boca.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.