Senior Coder

Performs professional certified coding and provides administrative and project support to the department. Analyzes surgical and medical documentation and applies appropriate ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes, including modifiers, to support compliant reimbursement.

This role works with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA and may have the opportunity to work fully remote.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate coding across multiple divisions
• Review operative and other clinical notes to determine the scope and complexity of services provided
• Apply ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes to services documented in operative notes
• Review documentation and coding to ensure capture of all billable services
• Provide feedback and education to clinical staff on documentation and coding standards
• Serve as a key liaison for clinical staff regarding coding and compliance issues
• Communicate with physicians and other professional staff about documentation concerns
• Stay current on ICD-10, CPT-4, Medicare, federal insurance, and third-party billing compliance regulations
• Work with the Director and coders to keep division charge tickets compliant, accurate, and updated annually or as procedures change
• Identify accurate codes and categories for e-ticket implementation
• Maintain current codes in collaboration with the IS department
• Update the department Practice and Procedure manual quarterly