Certified Coder - General Surgery

Job Summary

To support the charge capture process for professional charges, the full-time remote Certified Coder - General Surgery will verify medical records, assign diagnostic and procedural codes, and ensure compliance with coding guidelines while maintaining a 95% accuracy rate.

Key responsibilities

• Verify and analyze medical record documentation to determine diagnoses and procedures, assigning appropriate codes
• Serve as a liaison between the Central Billing Office and various departments, assisting in training new employees
• Review electronic charges for accuracy and resolve any coding discrepancies related to revenue capture

Required qualifications

• Associate's degree in Health Record Technology or a related healthcare field with two years of professional coding experience, or three years of professional coding experience with credentials
• Must obtain Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIT), or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) credentials within 18 months of employment if not already certified
• At least two years of general surgery coding experience