Vascular Surgery Coder

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

📋 Description

• Evaluate clinical documentation and diagnostic results to extract necessary data and assign ICD-10 diagnosis codes and CPT/HCPCS codes.

• Code surgical, General Surgery, and Trauma Surgery records as assigned.

• Assign codes to conditions and procedures in accordance with ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines, CMS/MAC regulations, CPT standards, and other mandated coding requirements.

• Assess payer coding-related denials and provide suitable claim-resolution recommendations.

• Ensure all recorded services are coded correctly and obtain necessary documentation when required.

• Achieve and maintain a coding accuracy and productivity rate of 95%.

• Review the queue daily and communicate necessary corrections and re-bill instructions to facilities.

• Code or pend each chart in the queue within a 24-hour timeframe.

• Respond to physician and hospital coding or billing inquiries within eight hours.

• Collaborate with IQC personnel and facility coding and billing teams to meet quality, efficiency, and reimbursement objectives.

• Report coding discrepancies and issues to supervisors.

• Check the Guidehouse email system at least every two hours during coding sessions.

• Maintain HIPAA-compliant workstations and adhere to coding division policies and procedures.

⛳️ Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Over 5 years of experience in medical coding.

• More than 3 years of experience in vascular surgery coding, including inpatient and outpatient coding for physician claims.

• CPC certification from AAPC.

• Experience with EMR systems.

• Must keep current professional credentials throughout employment.

• Capability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel and clients.

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• High level of accuracy in work.

• Comprehensive knowledge and experience with federal and state coding regulations and guidelines.

• CCVT and/or CIRCC credential from AAPC is preferred.

• Experience with various EMR and/or practice management systems is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance.

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays.

• Eligibility for discretionary variable incentive bonuses.

• Parental Leave.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan.

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life Insurance.

• Health Savings Account.

• Flexible Spending Accounts for Dental/Vision & Dependent Care.

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability coverage.

• Tuition Reimbursement.

• Opportunities for personal development & learning.

• Skills Development & Certifications.

• Employee Referral Program.

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach.

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program.

• Flexible benefits package.