Medical Coder

Responsibilities

• Review operative reports to abstract information and apply CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM codes
• Verify LCD/NCD information as appropriate
• Utilize NCCI edits, AMA CPT Assistant, AHA Coding Clinic, and other resources as needed
• Initiate physician queries as needed
• Escalate coding/documentation problems when appropriate
• Participate in ongoing coding education
• Perform other related duties as required/assigned
• Other responsibilities as assigned
  

Requirements

• Coding certification
• 2+ years outpatient surgical coding
• Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to assume new tasks or assignments as needed
  

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Education

• University certificate in healthcare related field
• 2+ years Ambulatory Surgical Center coding experience