Outpatient Surgery Coder

TEKsystems•Tampa, FL

2d•$29 - $33•Remote

About The Position

The Coding Specialist - Outpatient Surgery Coder is responsible for accurately assigning and sequencing ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes for outpatient surgery, observation, and ancillary encounters. This individual will work within Epic work queues, reviewing operative reports and clinical documentation to ensure compliant and accurate facility coding.

Requirements

Completion of an AHIMA or AAPC approved coding program
4-5 years of recent hospital-based outpatient coding experience
Facility coding experience
Certified coder credential
Acute care hospital experience

Nice To Haves

Epic experience
Emergency Department coding experience
Outpatient diagnostics coding experience
Experience cross-covering multiple outpatient work queues
Broad procedural coding experience across multiple specialties

Responsibilities

Coding ambulatory surgery and observation encounters
Reviewing operative reports and assigning appropriate CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS codes
Abstracting clinical and demographic data into hospital systems
Ensuring coding compliance with CMS, Medicare, Medicaid, and AHIMA/AAPC standards
Selecting APC assignments and validating claim readiness
Collaborating with physicians and clinical staff to obtain clarification when needed
Supporting emergency department and outpatient diagnostics coding as volume dictates
Maintaining departmental productivity and quality standards