Coder II - Surgical (Remote)

Cedars-Sinai•Los Angeles, CA

13d•$33 - $51•Remote

About The Position

The Coder II assigns ICD-10-CM and CPT codes for patients receiving services at CSMC, Cedars-Sinai Affiliates, and their locations. Under the general direction of the Coding Supervisor, the role uses knowledge of organizational and official coding guidelines, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, the pathological basis of disease, documented treatment, and procedures performed. The position accurately assigns applicable modifiers to support optimal reimbursement and high-quality data. The role involves coding across multi-specialty surgical practices and/or complex surgical cases, tracking updates to coding rules and regulations, and meeting productivity and quality standards. The Coder II identifies coding trends and issues, proposes solutions, escalates issues to leadership as appropriate, and maintains confidentiality while following coding and compliance policies and procedures. This remote position is approved for Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Minnesota, Nevada, Oregon, and Texas.

Requirements

Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification required.
High school diploma or GED required.
At least 2 years of experience performing ICD-10 and CPT code assignments in a health care setting required.
At least 2 years of surgical coding experience within a multi-specialty medical group or multi-specialty physician practice.
Familiarity with ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding and payment methodologies.
Working knowledge of California and national reporting requirements.
Submit a cover letter detailing specific orthopedic surgery, spine surgery, neurospine, and multispecialty coding experience.

Nice To Haves

Certified Orthopaedic Surgery Coder (COSC) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform accurate and timely CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS, and modifier coding.
Maintain familiarity with coding regulations, Medicare rules, same-day visits and procedures, consultation versus referral, and surgeries.
Understand and implement coding guidelines for multi-specialty surgical practices and/or complex surgical coding.
Attend seminars and workshops, as applicable, to learn about new coding rules and regulations.
Escalate issues, as appropriate, to the Coding Supervisor and Manager.
Meet productivity and quality standards designated by the Coding Supervisor and Manager.
Understand coding trends, including NCD, LCD, and CMS guidelines.
Identify trends and issues in division-wide and individual physician coding practices and present solutions.
Maintain confidentiality of patient care and business matters.
Follow policies and procedures pertinent to the coding and compliance departments.