Multispecialty Medical Coding Specialist II - Dallas, United States - Surgical Notes

Description

Surgical Notes is hiring for a

Multispecialty

Medical Coding Specialist II

to provide accurate and timely coding for our ambulatory surgical clients. The ideal candidate has excellent organizational skills, communication skills, with the desire and ability to learn quickly.

Working as a part of the team to meet deadlines, but also being able to work independently is crucial to the success in this position.

Our organization prides itself on being built upon a set of strong core values.

We are looking for candidate who will actively exhibit these core values:
Service Excellence, Transparency, Teamwork, Accountability, Hardwork, and Positive Attitude.


External Title:
ASC Medical Coding Specialist II


Internal Title:
US Coding Individual Contributor II


Reports to:
Manager, Coding


Responsibilities:
Review operative reports to abstract information and apply CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM codes

Provide coding for all Level 2 and some Level 3 procedures (ASC) as well as Level 1 as needed

Perform coding for pro fee surgical encounters

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


Role Information:
Full-Time or Part-Time

Hourly

Non-Exempt

Eligible for Benefits

if Full-Time

Quarterly Bonus (based on quality and productivity)

Remote:
The minimum bandwidth requirements are 10 Mbps upload and 50 Mbps download speeds. The recommended bandwidth requirements are 20 Mbps upload and 100 Mbps download speeds.


Job Requirements:
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Coding certification through AAPC or AHIMA (CPC, COC, RHIT, CCS, etc., no apprentice designation)

2 years outpatient surgical coding

2 years of Ambulatory Surgical Center coding experience

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

Strong attention to detail and speed while working within tight deadlines

Exceptional ability to follow oral and written instructions

A high degree of flexibility and professionalism

Excellent organizational skills

Outstanding communications skills; both verbal and written

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Education:

Associate Degree in healthcare related field

Experience working in an

/Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)

Strong Microsoft Office skills in Excel, Outlook, and Teams


Physical Demands:
Sitting and typing for an extended period of time

Reading from a computer screen for an extended period of time

Speaking and listening on a telephone

Working independently

Frequent use of a computer and other office equipment

Work environment of a traditional fast-paced and deadline-oriented office


Key Competencies:
Job Knowledge/Technical Knowledge

Productivity

Initiative/Execution

Flexibility

Quality Control

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