Surgery/Anesthesia Medical Coder

DaMar Staffing; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DaMar Staffing seeks a full-time Surgery/Anesthesia Medical Coder in the United States to assign principal and secondary diagnoses and procedures after reviewing documentation.

The role emphasizes accurate coding, CMS/JCAHO compliance, and clean submission to billing, with emphasis on professional fee coding and EHR systems. Certifications from AHIMA or AAPC are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Medical Coding experience.
• Experience with Professional Fee Coding and EHR systems.
• AHIMA or AAPC certifications such as RHIT, RHIA, CCA, CCS, CCS-P, or CPC.

Responsibilities

• Assign diagnoses and procedures by reviewing medical records and applying knowledge of medical terminology and coding guidelines.
• Ensure accurate coding and sequencing for reimbursement under the Prospective Payment system, while maintaining compliance with CMS and JCAHO standards.
• Abstract medical and demographic information from records and correct any discrepancies prior to submission to billing

Skills

Medical coding

Coding guidelines

Education

RHIT/RHIA/CCA/CCS/CCS-P/CPC certifications

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

To support accurate coding practices, the full-time Surgery/Anesthesia Medical Coder will assign principal and secondary diagnoses and procedures based on thorough documentation review, ensuring compliance with coding guidelines and federal regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Assign diagnoses and procedures by reviewing medical records and applying knowledge of medical terminology and coding guidelines
• Ensure accurate coding and sequencing for reimbursement under the Prospective Payment system, while maintaining compliance with CMS and JCAHO standards
• Abstract medical and demographic information from records and correct any discrepancies prior to submission to billing

Required qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Medical Coding experience
• Experience with Professional Fee Coding and EHR systems
• Accepted certifications from AHIMA or AAPC, such as RHIT, RHIA, CCA, CCS, CCS-P, or CPC