Surgical Notes is hiring a
Medical Coding Specialist II

Summary

The job description is for an ASC Medical Coding Specialist II position at Surgical Notes. The role involves providing accurate coding for surgical clients, working as part of a team to meet deadlines, and exhibiting strong core values. The position offers benefits such as health insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, remote work, flexible hours, life and disability insurance, bonuses and incentives, professional development opportunities, wellness programs, family and parental leave.

Requirements

• 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

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate Degree in healthcare related field
• Experience working in an /Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
• Strong Microsoft Office skills in Excel, Outlook, and Teams

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Remote work, flexible hours
• Life and disability insurance
• Bonuses and incentives
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness programs
• Family and parental leave