SDS Coder

Job Summary

Reviewing medical records for outpatient surgical procedures, the full-time SDS Coder will assign appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes (CPT and ICD-10) to ensure accurate billing and reimbursement in a remote environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Apply coding classification standards and guidelines to medical record documentation for accurate coding
• Submit provider queries to resolve documentation discrepancies and perform quality assessments of records
• Abstract and assign appropriate ICD-10-CM and CPT codes for all diagnoses and procedures in outpatient and surgical settings

Required qualifications:

• AHIMA/AAPC Credentials
• Five or more years of auditing experience
• Experience in physician surgery coding preferred
• Facility outpatient surgery and observation experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Teams