Certified General Surgery Coder

Job Summary

Providing coding and abstracting services for outpatient and emergency room medical records, the full-time Certified General Surgery Coder will work remotely, utilizing ICD 10-CM, CPS, and CPT coding systems while ensuring accurate coding and compliance with established guidelines.

Key responsibilities:

• Review medical records to identify diagnoses and procedures, ensuring appropriate DRG assignment
• Maintain productivity and quality performance while entering coded charts in real-time
• Participate in team meetings, training, and industry forums to support ongoing coding education and knowledge sharing

Required qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience coding a variety of General Surgery procedures
• Active coding credentials such as CPC, COC, CIC, CCA, CCS, CCS-P, RHIT, or RHIA
• Extensive knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPS, and CPT coding principles and guidelines
• Experience with Epic/3M coding systems
• Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and surgical procedures