Professional Surgical Coder (On-Site/Hybrid/Remote)

NorthBay Healthcare Group; Napa (CA); Presencial; USD 70 000 - 100 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Northbay is seeking a Professional Surgical Coder to accurately translate medical procedures and diagnoses into ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes for professional charges in both outpatient and inpatient settings.

The ideal candidate will have a CPC, CCS, or CCS-P certification, five or more years of professional coding experience, and proficiency with EMR/encoder systems, ensuring adherence to coding guidelines and regulations.

Qualificações

• Five or more years of professional fee coding experience including surgical coding in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Certifications CPC/CCS/CCS-P are required per job postings.
• Proficiency with EMR/encoder systems and coding guidelines is essential.

Responsabilidades

• Translate medical procedures and diagnoses into ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes for professional charges in outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Communicate with providers via email, query, phone, or in person to discuss coding requirements.
• Adhere to AAPC/AMA CPT Guidelines, ICD-10-CM CMS, and Northbay Healthcare coding guidelines.

Conhecimentos

EMR experience

Leadership experience

Provider communication

Formação académica

High School Graduate or equivalent

Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

Certified Coding Specialist – Physician (CCS-P)

Ferramentas

Encoder system experience

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Description

At Northbay, the Professional Surgical Coder will play a crucial role in accurately translating medical procedures and diagnoses into ICD 10, CPT and HCPCS codes in an accurate and timely manner for professional surgery charges in the outpatient and inpatient settings. The coder is dedicated, knowledgeable individual with a strong understanding of medical terminology, coding guidelines, regulations, and proficiency in utilizing an EHR/encoder system. Can effectively communicate with providers via email, query, phone call or in person to educate or discuss coding requirements. Work is performed using the approved classification Coding systems to include the modifiers. All work carried out in accordance with the rules, regulations and coding conventions of the AAPC/AMA CPT Guidelines, AAPC/AMA. American Hospital Association (Coding Clinic), ICD 10-CM CMS, HCAI, and Northbay Healthcare coding guidelines.

Job Description

At Northbay, the Professional Surgical Coder will play a crucial role in accurately translating medical procedures and diagnoses into ICD 10, CPT and HCPCS codes in an accurate and timely manner for professional surgery charges in the outpatient and inpatient settings. The coder is dedicated, knowledgeable individual with a strong understanding of medical terminology, coding guidelines, regulations, and proficiency in utilizing an EHR/encoder system. Can effectively communicate with providers via email, query, phone call or in person to educate or discuss coding requirements. Work is performed using the approved classification Coding systems to include the modifiers. All work carried out in accordance with the rules, regulations and coding conventions of the AAPC/AMA CPT Guidelines, AAPC/AMA. American Hospital Association (Coding Clinic), ICD 10-CM CMS, HCAI, and Northbay Healthcare coding guidelines.

Education

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Graduate or equivalent preferred. College coursework a plus

Licensure

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS),or
• Certified Coding Specialist – Physician (CCS-P)

Experience

• Five or more years of experience in professional fee coding required including surgical coding in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Some leadership experience preferred, but not required.
• EMR Medical records experience is required.
• Experience with an encoder system preferred.