[Hiring] General Surgery Medical Coder @IKS Health Career

Role Description

As an experienced coder, you will be responsible for providing coding and abstracting services for clients on outpatient, physician, or emergency room medical records using ICD 10-CM, CPS, and CPT coding systems. You will use established coding principles, software, and your knowledge and experience to assign diagnostic and procedural codes after a thorough review of the medical record. As a coding leader, you will participate in industry forums as well as support coding education within the team.

• Reviews medical records to identify pertinent diagnoses and procedures relative to the patient's health care encounter.
• Selects the principal diagnosis and principal procedure, along with other diagnoses and procedures using UHDDS definition.
• Ensures appropriate DRG assignment.
• Abstracts appropriate information from the medical record based on the guidelines provided by the client.
• Consistently meets productivity and quality performance requirements.
• Responsible for utilizing company applications to enter charts coded in real-time throughout the scheduled shift.
• Solicits clarification from the physician regarding ambiguous or conflicting documentation in the medical record.
• Participates in team meetings and all training required by company staff or the client.
• May be asked to participate in training or shadowing of other coders.
• Flexibility in assignment over multiple clients to ensure meeting required classification hours.
• Participates in Coding Roundtables through presentation of materials, articles, and current issues related to coding and Health Information Management.
• Maintains current knowledge of the information contained in the Coding Clinic, CPT Assistant, and the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.
• Participates in education modules as assigned.
• Responsible for keeping coding credentials up to date and active.
• Maintains effective and professional communication skills.
• Contributes to a positive company image by exhibiting professionalism, adaptability, and mutual respect.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• CPC, COC, CIC, CCA, CCS, CCS-P, RHIT, or RHIA credentials required.
• Must have at least 3 years of experience coding a variety of Gen Surg procedures (Profee and Facility charts).
• Must have at least 2 years of experience coding Ophthalmology, Multi-Specialty charts (Profee and Facility charts).
• Epic/3M experience preferred, but can train.
• Ability and experience coding diagnosis, E&M, and CPTs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have a minimum of 3+ years of surgery experience coding a variety of procedures, including but not limited to: tonsillectomy, tumor excision, tracheostomy, lymph node removal, thyroid lobectomy, skin graft, laminotomy, facetectomy, foraminotomy, herniated disk repair, vertebral augmentation, spinal fixation, allograft, etc.
• Understands medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, surgical technology, pharmacology, and disease processes.
• Extensive knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPS and CPT coding principles and guidelines, reimbursement systems, federal, state, and payor-specific regulations and policies pertaining to documentation, coding, and billing.
• Must pass coding proficiency test.

Requirements

• Requires strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Requires a high level of coding accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills – must be detailed and articulate.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required.

Working Conditions

• Remote working environment; extended periods of computer-based work.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged computer screen usage and keyboarding.
• Long periods of sitting are commensurate with computer-based work and work-related phone calls.

Compensation and Benefits

• The pay for this position is $28/hr - $32/hr, based on several factors including current market conditions, location, education, work experience, certifications, etc.
• IKS Health offers a competitive benefits package including healthcare, 401(k), and paid time off (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements for full-time employees).