Certified Cardiothoracic Surgery Coder

Job Summary

A company is looking for a CardioThoracic/Vascular Surgery Coder PRN.

Key Responsibilities

• Code inpatient and outpatient hospital records, ED records, Home Health & Hospice records, and professional fee services
• Review patients' medical records and assign appropriate codes for financial reimbursement and research
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of coding regulations and resolve pre-bill edits and denials for assigned accounts

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Must have one of the following coding certifications at the time of hire: CCS, CCS-P, CPC-H, or RHIT/RHIA
• Achievement of one of the coding credentials is required within one year of hire
• Three to five years of experience as a coder is required