Coding Specialist/ PB Coder (Trauma/Surgical )

• It is an 100% Remote position but the candidates MUST Reside on CST/EST
  


• Shift/Schedule: M-F 8AM-5 PM (Flexible start date)
  


• Interview: Virtual
  


• Equipment: Facility will NOT provide equipment. Contractors must have their own equipment for contract duration
  

• Under direct supervision, ensures charges are coded appropriately from the medical record as necessary and are entered into the billing system accurately.
  


• May code medical records for surgical practices utilizing ICD-9/ICD-10-CM diagnosis and CPT-4 coding conventions
  


• Assigns specified codes to medical diagnoses with some coding of specific clinical procedures.
  

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED
  


• 3+ years’ experience in production coding in a surgical setting or in a physician practice environment required. Outpatient professional fee revenue cycle management experience preferred
  


• MUST have an active CPC or CCS-P certification
  


• MUST have experience with Trauma and Surgical coding
  

• Deciphers operative reports and other physician medical record documentation to appropriately select codes and maximize charge capture.
  


• Ensures coding compliance with established standards and guidelines
  


• Acts as liaison between the clinical and billing departments. Answers questions from billing in a timely manner
  


• Responsible for ensuring quality, accuracy and timeliness of clinical data contained in patient’s medical record by reviewing and analyzing medical information provided by physicians for reimbursement, statistical and indexing purposes
  


• Meets established productivity and proficiency standards
  


• Attends coding seminars, hospital and departmental meetings as required or assigned. Actively participates in hospital educational in-services
  


• Utilizes appropriate customer relation skills to ensure all customers are treated with respect and dignity and that the confidentiality of their data is upheld