Professional Surgical Coder II (Onsite, Hybrid, Remote)

NorthBay Health•Fairfield, CA

9d•$42 - $51•Hybrid

About The Position

At NorthBay, the Professional Surgical Coder will play a crucial role in accurately translating medical procedures and diagnoses into ICD 10, CPT and HCPCS codes in an accurate and timely manner for professional surgery charges in the outpatient and inpatient settings. The coder is dedicated, knowledgeable individual with a strong understanding of medical terminology, coding guidelines, regulations, and proficiency in utilizing an EHR/encoder system. Can effectively communicate with providers via email, query, phone call or in person to educate or discuss coding requirements. Work is performed using the approved classification Coding systems to include the modifiers. All work carried out in accordance with the rules, regulations and coding conventions of the AAPC/AMA CPT Guidelines, AAPC/AMA. American Hospital Association (Coding Clinic), ICD 10-CM CMS, HCAI, and NorthBay Healthcare coding guidelines.

Requirements

Strong understanding of medical terminology.
Strong understanding of coding guidelines.
Strong understanding of regulations.
Proficiency in utilizing an EHR/encoder system.
Ability to effectively communicate with providers via email, query, phone call or in person.
Knowledge of approved classification coding systems, including modifiers.
Knowledge of AAPC/AMA CPT Guidelines, AAPC/AMA, American Hospital Association (Coding Clinic), ICD 10-CM CMS, HCAI, and NorthBay Healthcare coding guidelines.

Responsibilities

Accurately translating medical procedures and diagnoses into ICD 10, CPT and HCPCS codes.
Ensuring accuracy and timeliness in coding for professional surgery charges in outpatient and inpatient settings.
Utilizing an EHR/encoder system.
Communicating effectively with providers via email, query, phone call or in person to educate or discuss coding requirements.
Applying approved classification coding systems, including modifiers.
Adhering to the rules, regulations, and coding conventions of AAPC/AMA CPT Guidelines, AAPC/AMA, American Hospital Association (Coding Clinic), ICD 10-CM CMS, HCAI, and NorthBay Healthcare coding guidelines.