Surgical Coder II

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 6 years of physician/professional/procedural/surgical coding experience, or
• Associate's degree and 4 years of physician/professional/procedural/surgical coding experience
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum of 4 years of physician/professional/procedural/surgical coding experience
• RHIA, RHIT, CCS-P, or CPC credential required
• HFMA certification preferred
• Orthopedic surgery coding experience preferred

Knowledge and skills

• Knowledge of professional/physician coding rules for specialized surgical professionals
• Experience with NCCI, NCD, LCD, and outpatient coding guidelines
• In-depth knowledge of medical terminology, surgical procedures, disease processes, patient health record content, and the medical record coding process
• Knowledge of compliant healthcare billing and collections principles
• Knowledge of coding and billing requirements for teaching settings and provider-based billing facilities
• Ability to work independently in a teleworking environment
• Strong organization, prioritization, communication, attention to detail, follow-through, and a positive attitude

Other

• This position is not eligible for sponsorship

Benefits and perks

• Multiple medical plan options
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or reimbursement account
• Affordable vision plan with national network
• HSA and FSA pre-tax savings options for eligible expenses
• Competitive retirement package
• Full-time benefits eligibility