General Surgery Coder
Home Office: Lewisville, TX
Job Family:
General Coding
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
The Pro Fee General Surgery Coder must be proficient in surgical coding for General Surgery and General Surgery related Trauma cases. E/M experience is also required for associated providers. The coder will review clinical documentation and diagnostic results as appropriate to extract data and apply appropriate ICD-10 Diagnosis codes, along with CPT/HCPCS codes as defined for the service type, for coding, billing, internal and external reporting, research as required, and regulatory compliance. Under the direction of the coding manager—the coder should accurately code conditions and procedures as documented and in accordance with ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, CMS/MAC rules and the CPT rules established by the AMA, and any other official coding guidelines established for use with mandated standard code sets. The coder scope may involve reviewing coding related denials from payers and recommending the appropriate action to resolve the claim based on payer guidelines. This position is full time and 100% remote.
What You Will Need:
High School Diploma/GED or 3 years of relevant equivalent in lieu of diploma/GED
3 years of General Surgery Cases for Physician Billing
2-3 years of E/M experience
CPC certification from AAPC
What Would Be Nice to Have:
Multispecialty Surgical Coding experience
Coding for an academic medical center
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
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Job Profile
Restrictions100% remote None
Benefits/Perks100% Remote 401(k) Retirement Plan Basic Life & Supplemental Life Childcare Program Company paid holidays Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach Dental Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program Employee Referral Program Flexible Spending Accounts Health savings account Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Medical Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance Paid holidays Parental leave Personal and Family Sick Time Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays Rx Short-term/Long-term disability Sick time Skills Development & Certifications Tuition reimbursement Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities Variable Incentive Bonus Vision Vision Insurance
Tasks- Apply appropriate ICD-10 Diagnosis codes and CPT/HCPCS codes
- Resolve coding-related denials from payers
- Review clinical documentation
- Review clinical documentation and diagnostic results
- Training
Clinical Documentation Clinical Documentation Review Coding CPT CPT/HCPCS Coding E/M Coding HCPCS ICD-10 ICD-10-CM ICD-10 Diagnosis Organizational Regulatory Compliance Surgical Coding Training
Experience3 years
Education Certifications