Surgical Coding Specialist | ICD-10, CPT, E/M Expert

South Shore Health; Holbrook (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

South Shore Health System in Holbrook, MA is seeking a Professional Surgical Coder I to accurately assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and E/M codes for inpatient and outpatient services. You will review clinical documentation, identify coding gaps, and query providers to ensure compliance and optimal reimbursement.

The role requires 2–3 years of surgical coding experience, an Associate’s degree in Medical Information Technology, and professional certification (CPC or CCS-P).

Qualifications

• Two to three years of surgical practice experience preferred.
• CPC or CCS-P certification required or in process.

Responsibilities

• Analyze patient records and assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and E/M codes.
• Identify documentation gaps and query providers to improve accuracy.

Skills

Data entry skills

Analytical skills

Coding knowledge

Education

Associate's degree in Medical Information Technology

Tools

Epic

Job description

South Shore Health System in Holbrook, MA is seeking a Professional Surgical Coder I to accurately assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and E/M codes for inpatient and outpatient services. You will review clinical documentation, identify coding gaps, and query providers to ensure compliance and optimal reimbursement.

The role requires 2–3 years of surgical coding experience, an Associate’s degree in Medical Information Technology, and professional certification (CPC or CCS-P).