Facility Surgical Coder 2 (10K Sign-On Bonus Available)
About The Position
At Wellstar, the mission is to enhance the health and well-being of every person served. Wellstar is described as a shining example of what's possible when professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry and people's lives. The Facility Surgical Coder 2 position reports directly to the Supervisor of Coding. Key responsibilities include reviewing documentation in same day surgery and observation medical records, accurately and completely assigning appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnostic and procedural CPT-4/HCPCS codes to the greatest specificity, assigning the most accurate APC when appropriate, and abstracting demographic and coding information accurately and completely.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum 3 years acute care same day surgery and observation coding experience.
- Demonstrated maintenance of a or higher accuracy in abstracting, code and DRG assignment while meeting productivity requirements in previous roles.
- Ability to work in a remote environment.
- Computer/data entry experience.
- Ability to communicate with various members of the healthcare team.
- Ability to use Microsoft (Excel, Word).
Nice To Haves
- CCS - Cert Coding Specialist
- CPC - Cert Prof Coder
- RHIA - Reg Health Information Admin
- RHIT - Reg Health Information Tech
Responsibilities
- Reviewing documentation in same day surgery and observation medical records, and accurately and completely assigning appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnostic and procedural CPT-4/HCPCS codes to the greatest specificity and assigning the most accurate APC when appropriate.
- Abstracts demographic and coding information accurately and completely
- Codes and abstracts medical records with a minimum of accuracy.
- Accurately and completely assigns appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnostic and CPT-4/HCPCS procedural codes to the greatest specificity, assigning the most accurate DRG/APC, when appropriate and in accordance with Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and Facility Coding Guidelines, as applicable
- Accurately and completely abstracts all required patient demographic data into the EMR
- Accurately assigns correct APC
- Meets productivity standards
- Queries providers, if needed to further clarify code
- Manages additional coding responsibilities, contributing to the CFB (candidate for bill) goals, including but not limited to: resolving coding edits and reminders, correcting abstracting and coding issues in a timely manner (1-2 business days)
- Completes and routes problem accounts, ready to code, high dollar and other accounts daily to ensure cases are coded as close to goal date as possible
- Completes assigned work by goal date
- Assists with coding unassigned or backlogged accounts
- Accurately capture the surgical CPT code(s) for pre-certification reconciliation for each of the WHS facilities, as needed
- Serves as a mentor to new coders
- Assist with cleaning up or escalating missing documentation or other work queues
- If proficient, assists with outpatient and emergency coding when needed or assigned
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Benefits
- 10K Sign-On Bonus Available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
