Remote Surgery Coder - ICD-10/CPT Expert

DaMar Staffing; United States; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits

PTO/Sick Leave

Wellness Benefits

Job summary

Wickenburg Community Hospital in Wickenburg, AZ is seeking a highly detail-oriented Surgery HIM Coder to join the Health Information Management team. You will review operative reports and accurately assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes based on clinical documentation to support reimbursement and data integrity.

This is a remote position with a 4 day on-site work rotation every 6-7 weeks, requiring collaboration with the CDI team and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPC, CCS, or equivalent certification from AAPC or AHIMA.
• Minimum of 2 years of surgical coding experience in acute care or outpatient setting.
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems.
• Experience with same-day surgery or ASC coding.
• Familiarity with EHR systems.

Responsibilities

• Review operative reports and documentation to assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
• Abstract relevant information into the health information system.
• Ensure compliance with coding guidelines (AAPC, AHIMA, CMS, payer-specific).
• Query physicians when documentation is unclear or incomplete.
• Meet productivity and accuracy standards.
• Collaborate with CDI team to support proper documentation practices.
• Stay updated with coding changes and procedures through ongoing education.
• Assist in audit processes and respond to coding-related denials.
• Serve as backup to Acute and ED Coding.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independent work

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Wickenburg Community Hospital in Wickenburg, AZ is seeking a highly detail-oriented Surgery HIM Coder to join the Health Information Management team. You will review operative reports and accurately assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes based on clinical documentation to support reimbursement and data integrity.

This is a remote position with a 4 day on-site work rotation every 6-7 weeks, requiring collaboration with the CDI team and ongoing professional development.