The Outpatient Surgery Coder is responsible for timely, accurate, and comprehensive abstraction of outpatient surgeries across multiple specialties. The role uses ICD-10-CM and ICD-10 coding standards to ensure correct coding, modifier assignment, and documentation review while supporting quality, compliance, and reimbursement goals.
Key responsibilities include reviewing medical records and operative documentation, identifying and correcting coding or billing issues, communicating documentation feedback, resolving pre-AR edits, supporting reimbursement activities, and helping address appeal-related coding concerns as needed. The position also requires maintaining coding reference materials, meeting productivity and quality standards, and collaborating with patient accounting and revenue cycle teams.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- AHIMA or AAPC certification required
- CPC, COC, CCS, or CASCC preferred
- 2+ years of outpatient surgery coding experience in multiple specialties
- Experience with Epic
- Advanced knowledge of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10 coding
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Strong typing and business/office application skills
Benefits and Perks
- Flexible work hours when possible
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Pet care coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted services
Location
N/A
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
3 weeks ago