Single-Path Same Day Surgery Coder
About The Position
GeBBS Healthcare Solutions is seeking an experienced Single Path Same Day Surgery Coder with a strong background in orthopedic surgery coding for a remote, temporary assignment anticipated to last approximately 90 days. The assignment may be extended or lead to longer-term opportunities based on client needs, workload, and individual performance and quality. Full-time availability of 40 hours per week is preferred; part-time applicants available for at least 20 hours per week may also be considered. The role involves coding professional and facility services from a single medical record, with expertise in orthopedic surgical procedures, coding guidelines, and reimbursement methodologies.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of recent Same Day Surgery coding experience.
- Extensive experience coding Orthopedic Surgery procedures.
- Experience coding both professional and facility services in a single-pathway workflow.
- Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT/HCPCS, modifier assignment, NCCI edits, and OPPS/APC reimbursement methodologies.
- Experience with Epic and 3M Encoder.
- An active AHIMA or AAPC certification: CCS, CPC, COC, RHIA, or RHIT.
Responsibilities
- Review outpatient same day surgery medical records and supporting documentation.
- Assign accurate ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, CPT/HCPCS procedure codes, modifiers, and applicable facility coding elements for professional and facility billing.
- Code orthopedic surgical procedures, including arthroscopy, joint procedures, spine, hand, foot and ankle, fracture repairs, and other musculoskeletal surgeries.
- Ensure accurate modifier assignment and compliance with National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits and payer guidelines.
- Review and reconcile charges to support complete and compliant charge capture.
- Identify documentation opportunities and communicate coding clarification needs when appropriate.
- Maintain established productivity and quality standards.
- Stay current with coding updates, payer policies, and regulatory changes affecting outpatient surgery services.
Benefits
- Remote work flexibility.
- Potential for longer-term opportunities based on business needs and performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
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