Surgical Coder II-Remote

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

11d • Remote

About The Position

The Surgical Coder reviews, analyzes, and codes professional/physician medical record documentation to include, but not limited to, medical diagnostic and procedural information for various practices. This coder works collaboratively with surgeons to ensure the accuracy of the code sets on the surgical case. There are currently 2 openings: The preferred candidate will have professional surgical coding experience in Urology and Gynecology. The preferred candidate will have professional surgical coding experience in Plastic Surgery Qualifications High School diploma and 6 years of physician/professional/procedural/surgical coding experience OR Associate's Degree and 4 years of physician/professional/procedural/surgical coding experience required; Bachelor's Degree preferred. Minimum of 4 years of physician/professional/procedural/surgical coding experience. 1. Knowledge of professional/physician coding rules for specialized surgical professionals. Experience with National Correct Coding Initiative edits (NCCI), National Coverage Determinations (NCD), Local Coverage Determinations (LCD), and Outpatient coding guidelines for official coding and reporting. 2. In-depth knowledge of medical terminology, surgical procedures, disease processes, patient health record content and the medical record coding process. 3. Knowledge of principles, methods, and techniques related to compliant healthcare billing/collections. 4. Knowledge of coding and billing requirements for services furnished in a teaching settings. 5. Knowledge of coding and billing requirements for provider based billing facilities. 6. Ability to work independently in a teleworking environment, to organize/prioritize work, exercise excellent communication skills, is attentive to detail, demonstrate follow through skills and maintain a positive attitude. Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist – Physician (CCS-P) or a coding credential of a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) required. Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) Certification Preferred. This position is a 100% remote work. Individual may live anywhere in the US. This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship / we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. During the selection process, you may participate in an OnDemand (pre-recorded) interview that you can complete at your convenience. During the OnDemand interview, a question will appear on your screen, and you will have time to consider each question before responding. You will have the opportunity to re-record your answer to each question - Mayo Clinic will only see the final recording. The complete interview will be reviewed by a Mayo Clinic staff member and you will be notified of next steps.

Requirements

• High School diploma and 6 years of physician/professional/procedural/surgical coding experience OR Associate's Degree and 4 years of physician/professional/procedural/surgical coding experience required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of physician/professional/procedural/surgical coding experience.
• Knowledge of professional/physician coding rules for specialized surgical professionals. Experience with National Correct Coding Initiative edits (NCCI), National Coverage Determinations (NCD), Local Coverage Determinations (LCD), and Outpatient coding guidelines for official coding and reporting.
• In-depth knowledge of medical terminology, surgical procedures, disease processes, patient health record content and the medical record coding process.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and techniques related to compliant healthcare billing/collections.
• Knowledge of coding and billing requirements for services furnished in a teaching settings.
• Knowledge of coding and billing requirements for provider based billing facilities.
• Ability to work independently in a teleworking environment, to organize/prioritize work, exercise excellent communication skills, is attentive to detail, demonstrate follow through skills and maintain a positive attitude.
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist – Physician (CCS-P) or a coding credential of a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) required.

Nice To Haves

• professional surgical coding experience in Urology and Gynecology
• professional surgical coding experience in Plastic Surgery
• Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) Certification Preferred.

Responsibilities

• reviews, analyzes, and codes professional/physician medical record documentation to include, but not limited to, medical diagnostic and procedural information for various practices.
• works collaboratively with surgeons to ensure the accuracy of the code sets on the surgical case.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees