Facility Surgical Coder 2 (10K Sign-On Bonus Available)

Wellstar Health System

144d

About The Position

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Day (United States of America) Job Summary: The Facility Surgical Coder 2 position reports directly to the Supervisor of Coding. Key responsibilities of the role include: 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 Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: 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. Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care. Mission, Vision & Values At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery. OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. OUR VISION: Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time. OUR VALUES: We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice Culture of Excellence Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality. Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Minimum 3 years acute care same day surgery and observation coding experience.
Must have 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

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.