Certified Surgical Coder - Patient Accounts

SB Clinical Practice Management • Town of Brookhaven, NY

20d • $34 • Hybrid

About The Position

SUMMARY: This incumbent is responsible for reviewing and analyzing physicians’ documentation and assigns, CPT, Modifiers and ICD-10 diagnosis codes. The coding function also ensures compliance with established coding guidelines, third party reimbursement policies, regulations, and accreditation guidelines.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED.
• Current Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Certification, CCS-P or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Certification.
• 1 year of physician surgical coding experience.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s Degree.
• 3 years of physician surgical coding experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide a variety of complex and technical assignments related to physician surgical coding.
• Analyze, code and abstract information for the purpose of assigning and entering appropriate and consistent diagnoses and procedure codes and Modifiers for reimbursement.
• Obtain Pathology Reports from PowerChart when applicable.
• Enter information into the database.
• Correct TES and Claim Scrubber Edits.
• Resolve discrepancies on coding related issues.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED