Surgical Coder

Experienced medical / surgical coder needed!

The Burn and Reconstructive Centers of America (BRCA) is committed to healing patients, families, and lives since 1978. They provide quality burn, hand, wound, and reconstructive care nationally, partnering with hospitals to ensure patient access to care from injury through rehabilitation.

Job Purpose: Correctly code healthcare claims to obtain reimbursement from insurance companies and government healthcare programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain knowledge of regulations, guidelines, policies, and procedures for insurance companies and multi-state billing of physician and mid-level CPT codes.
• Maintain knowledge of hospital systems to gather patient information.
• Analyze patient charts to assign specific ICD-10 codes.
• Use CPT codes to code surgeries.
• Enter outpatient/inpatient charges into the system.
• Research coding-related issues.
• Comply with safety policies, reporting unsafe activities.
• Participate in team efforts to achieve goals.
• Provide leadership by example and sharing knowledge.
• Participate in education sessions locally or remotely.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Comply fully with healthcare laws and regulations including HIPAA, OSHA, OIG, and federal, state, local laws.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prefer certification from college or technical school.
• 1 to 3 years related experience/training, including CPT & ICD coding; surgery coding experience preferred.
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) required.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Augusta, GA 30909