Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

Job Summary

Responsible for reviewing and coding inpatient and ambulatory surgery records, the full-time Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) will work remotely, utilizing ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS or CPT coding guidelines to ensure accurate diagnoses and procedures for reimbursement and reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Reviews and codes inpatient and outpatient surgery records according to established coding guidelines
• Queries physicians for documentation clarification as necessary
• Participates in the documentation improvement process alongside coding management

Required qualifications

• Coding certificate, with CCS (inpatient) or CCS-P (outpatient) certification preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of inpatient/outpatient coding experience in an acute tertiary care hospital
• Proficiency in automated coding and DRG/AOC grouping software