Trauma Coding Specialist – ED, General Surgery, Split Shared Visits

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama.

📋 Description

• Deliver CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM coding across 1 to 4 specialties.

• Execute professional fee and facility coding, encompassing Trauma, General Surgery, and Emergency Department specialties.

• Compute ProFee and/or Facility E/M levels utilizing the company's algorithm.

• Identify critical care cases based on patient acuity.

• Assign suitable codes for Trauma, General Surgery, and Split Shared visits.

• Code surgical procedures that are typical in an ER environment when applicable.

• Apply ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes with the highest level of specificity.

• Utilize ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT®, and HCPCS diagnosis and procedure codes.

• Analyze coding guidelines and evaluate the impact of documentation on reimbursement.

• Adhere to ethical coding standards, company policies, and privacy and security regulations.

• Engage in company-sponsored training and educational opportunities.

• Safeguard the confidentiality of company information and Personal Health Information.

• Uphold required productivity, accuracy, and quality benchmarks.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must hold certification from either AAPC (CPC or COC) or AHIMA (CCS or CCS-P).

• A minimum of 6 months of practical on-the-job experience is required.

• Experience in Trauma, General Surgery, and Split Shared visits is necessary.

• Familiarity with EMR and billing systems is essential.

• Must possess a phone, a reliable internet connection, and current CPT and ICD-10-CM coding references.

• Maintain productivity and accuracy levels of 95% or higher.

• Achieve a quality score of 95% or greater.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

• Capability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and adhere to deadlines.

• Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required.

• Must retain at least one AAPC or AHIMA credential.

• Ability to work independently in coding tasks.

• Capability to work at a computer terminal for 6 to 8 hours each day.

• Occasionally able to lift and move materials weighing up to 20 lbs.

🏝️ Benefits

• Work from the comfort of your home.

• Opportunities for professional development and personal growth.

• Training and education provided by the company.