Medical Coder

Omega Hospital•Metairie, LA

5d•Remote

About The Position

The Medical Coder is responsible for all coding functions for Omega Hospital, including professional and technical services across surgical and pre-operative encounters. This role supports accurate, compliant, and optimized reimbursement by ensuring complete and precise coding for hospital services, anesthesia, first assist, and related professional components. This is a remote, in-house position requiring close collaboration with physicians, anesthesia providers, scheduling, and the billing team. The coder will also support coding audits, denials, and appeals, and play a key role in maintaining compliance while optimizing revenue integrity. Estimated surgical volume is approximately 250 cases per month.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Formal training or certification in medical coding (CPC, CCS, or equivalent experience).
Minimum 2 years of hands-on medical coding experience, preferably including: Surgical services
Inpatient and outpatient hospital coding
Anesthesia and/or professional fee coding
Ability to work independently in a remote setting while meeting deadlines and productivity expectations.
Successful completion of pre-employment background screening requirements.

Nice To Haves

Coding certification (CPC, CCS, CCS-P, or equivalent).
Experience with CPSI or similar hospital information systems.
Experience in a surgical hospital or ASC environment.
Familiarity with coding audits, appeals, and payer compliance.

Responsibilities

Perform c omplete coding for all Omega Hospital services, including: Hospital (technical/facility) components
Professional services, including Anesthesia and First Assist
Pre-operative and related encounters
Assign accurate ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS codes in accordance with: AMA, CMS, and payer-specific guidelines
Federal and state regulations
Omega Hospital compliance policies
Review operative reports, physician documentation, and clinical records to ensure coding accuracy, completeness, and appropriate specificity.
Perform all coding activities within CPSI and related billing software platforms.
Utilize Omega Hospital-provided equipment (computer and related tools).
Work closely with: Surgeons and proceduralists
Anesthesia providers
Scheduling staff
Billing and revenue cycle teams to resolve documentation gaps, clarify procedures, and ensure timely claim submission.
Participate in and support internal and external coding audits.
Assist with coding-related denials, appeals, and payer inquiries.
Identify documentation or coding trends that may impact compliance or reimbursement and proactively communicate findings to leadership.
Support process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
Maintain strict adherence to HIPAA, Joint Commission standards, and Omega Hospital compliance policies.
Protect the confidentiality and security of all patient health information.
Stay current on coding updates, regulatory changes, and payer guidance relevant to surgical hospitals and anesthesia services.
Demonstrate strong communication skills, responsiveness, and accountability in a remote environment.
Maintain consistent availability to meet workflow demands and collaborate effectively with internal teams.
Exhibit a high level of professionalism, attention to detail, and work ethic.