Profee Coder Surgical Oncology

Estimated Pay Range

$23.16 - $34.74 / hour, based on location, education, & experience. In accordance with State Pay Transparency Rules.

Coding Ambulatory

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Revenue Cycle

Are you an experienced Surgical Oncology Physician Coder looking for the opportunity to code a wide variety of accounts? Our ideal candidate would have 1+ years of coding experience in Surgical Oncology. This Coder 1 will be supporting very busy providers/surgeons and is very heavy with E/M coding.

• Minimum 1 year recent experience in E/M Surgical Oncology coding (clearly reflected in your attached resume);
• Must be currently certified through AAPC or Ahima, as defined in minimum qualifications below. Please upload a copy or provide certification number in your questionnaire. Please note, this is a Surgical Oncology role, requiring more than a CPC‑A level certification.
• Don't quite meet the above requirements? Check out some of our other Coder positions!

The hours are flexible with the ability to work your 8‑hour shift between 5am‑7pm (Monday‑Friday). This is a fully remote position and available if you live in the following states only: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, , IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI & WY.

Evaluates medical records, provides clinical and surgical abstraction and assigns appropriate clinical diagnosis and procedure codes in accordance with nationally recognized coding guidelines.

• Analyzes medical information from medical records. Accurately codes diagnostic and procedural information in accordance with national coding guidelines and appropriate reimbursement requirements. Consults with medical providers to clarify missing or inadequate record information and to determine appropriate diagnostic and procedure codes. Provides thorough, timely and accurate coding in accordance to department specific productivity and quality standards. Codes ICD‑CM and CPT4 for accurate APC assignment.
  
  Addresses National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits as appropriate. Reconciliation of charges as required.
• Abstracts clinical diagnoses, procedure codes and documents other pertinent information obtained from the medical record into the electronic medical records. Seeks out missing information and creates complete records, including items such as disease and procedure codes, discharge disposition, date of surgery, attending physician, consulting physicians, surgeons and anesthesiologists, and appropriate signatures/authorizations. Refers inconsistent patient treatment information/documentation to coding quality analysts, supervisor or individual department for clarification/additional information for accurate code assignment.
• Provides quality assurance for medical records. For all assigned records and/or areas assures compliance with coding rules and regulations according to regulatory agencies for state Medicaid plans, Center for Medicare Services (CMS), Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA), as well as company and applicable professional standards.
• As assigned, compiles daily and monthly reports; tabulates data from medical records for research or analysis purposes.
• Works independently under regular supervision. Uses specialized knowledge for accurate assignment of ICD/CPT codes according to national guidelines. May seek guidance for correct interpretation of coding guidelines and LCDs (Local Coverage Determinations).

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge and specialized formal training equivalent to the two year certification course in medical record keeping principles and practices, anatomy, physiology, pathology, medical terminology, standard nomenclature, and classification of diagnoses and operations, or an Associate’s degree in a related health care field.

Requires at least one of the following:
Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist – Physician (CCS‑P), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Professional Coder – Apprentice…