Surgical Coder- Ortho/Neuro, OBGYN/URO- REMOTE

Vee Healthtek; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare solutions provider is seeking a remote Profee Surgical Coder to accurately code professional fee services for surgical procedures. Ideal candidates should have outpatient coding experience and recognized coding credentials. This role offers competitive benefits including health insurance and a flexible work schedule, allowing you to shape the future of healthcare from your home.

Benefits

Full health insurance

PTO

401k match

Qualifications

• Outpatient coder with 3-5 years of outpatient coding experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
• 2+ years of coding experience in a hospital or coding consulting role.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records and assign accurate codes for diagnoses and procedures.
• Maintain a coding accuracy rate of 95%.
• Communicate documentation improvement opportunities and coding issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Medical terminology

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

AHIMA or AAPC certified credentials

Recognized medical coding certification

Tools

Epic

3M 360

Computerized encoding software

Job description

Company Description

Vee Healthtek, Inc. delivers cutting-edge solutions that transform healthcare organizations. We offer a comprehensive suite of services that leverage our industry expertise to provide the best possible value to our clients. By creating customized strategies, we address specific challenges and provide growth opportunities. Our technology-driven services empower organizations to improve workflows, increase cost efficiency, and streamline business processes. With a track record of success, Vee Healthtek, Inc. is the partner of choice for organizations looking to invest in innovation and drive sustainable growth. Learn more at https://www.veehealthtek.com.

Role Description

This is a full-time, remote W2 role for a Profee Surgical Coder. The Profee Surgical Coder will be responsible for accurately coding professional fee services for surgical procedures in the following specialties: Ortho, Podiatry, Neurosurgery, OBGYN/Uro. Day-to-day tasks include reviewing clinical documentation and coding guidelines to assign appropriate CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS codes. The role involves ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, identifying coding issues, and providing accurate coding advice to clinical staff. We\'re looking for experienced and credentialed outpatient coders to become an integral part of our team. The ideal candidate for this role possesses high attention to detail and a depth of knowledge in medical terminology. This role is fully remote with a flexible schedule, allowing you to help shape the future of healthcare from your own workspace!

Qualifications

What You Will Do:

• Review medical records and assign accurate codes for diagnoses and procedures.
• Assign and sequence codes accurately based on medical record documentation.
• Assign the appropriate discharge disposition.
• Abstract and enter the coded data for hospital statistical and reporting requirements.
• Communicate documentation improvement opportunities and coding issues to appropriate personnel for follow up and resolution.
• Maintain a 95% coding accuracy rate and a 95% accuracy rate for APC assignment and meet site-designated productivity standards.
• Be responsible for tracking continuing education credits to maintain professional credentials.
• Demonstrate initiative and judgment in the performance of job responsibilities.
• Communicate with co-workers and management regarding clinical issues.
• Function in a professional, efficient, and positive manner.
• Adhere to the code of ethics.
• Be customer-service focused and exhibit professionalism, flexibility, dependability, and a desire to learn.
• Handle a high complexity of work function and decision-making.
• Possess strong organizational and teamwork skills.

Comply with all HIM Division Policies.

What You Need To Succeed:

• Preferred: Outpatient coder with 3-5 years of outpatient coding experience. Epic and 3M 360. CAC.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• AHIMA certified credentials (RHIA, RHIT, CCS) or AAPC certified credentials (CPC, COC, CCS).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, adeptness in remote work, and exceptional time management skills.
• Experience in computerized encoding and abstracting software.
• Required to take and pass annual Introductory HIPAA examination and other assigned testing to be given annually.
• The ideal candidate must hold a recognized medical coding certification and knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology commensurate with ability to correctly code provider services and diagnoses.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in the English language.
• 2+ years of coding experience in a hospital and/or coding consulting role.
• Experience in computerized encoding and abstracting software.
• Passing annual Introductory HIPAA examination and other assigned testing to be given annually in accordance with employee review.

Industry

• Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting

Employment Type

Full-time

This position is eligible for full health insurance including medical/dental/vision, PTO, and a 401k match!

*ACoding Assessment Test will be administered before initial pre-screen.

*Must be a US resident and reside in one of the following states: Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas.

Travel Requirements

Fully remote/home-based office