Medical Coder Job at Pride Health, Waldorf, MD

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  • Pride Health
  • Waldorf, MD

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Coding Specialist (General Surgery) (Temp-to-Hire)

Shift: 8am – 5pm EST (Mon – Fri)

Duration: 6 months (26 weeks)

Pay rate: $27.00 an hour on W2

Job Summary :

Under direct supervision ensures charges are coded appropriately from the medical record as necessary and are entered into the billing system accurately

May code medical records for surgical practices utilizing ICD-9/ICD-10-CM diagnosis and CPT-4 coding conventions Assigns specified codes to medical diagnoses with some coding of specific clinical procedures

Job Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Certification as a CPC or CCS-P required
  • Proficient in assigning and abstracting ICD-10-CM and CPT codes from provider documentation
  • 2+ years’ experience with coding General Surgery professional services required
  • 2+ years’ experience with coding General Surgery procedures in Hospital setting for professional services preferred
  • Certified General Surgery Coder (CGSC) preferred
  • Outpatient professional fee revenue cycle management experience preferred

Job Function:

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

  • Deciphers operative reports and other physician medical record documentation to appropriately select codes and maximize charge capture. Ensures coding compliance with established standards and guidelines
  • Acts as liaison between the clinical and billing departments. Answers questions from billing in a timely manner
  • Responsible for ensuring quality, accuracy and timeliness of clinical data contained in patient’s medical record by reviewing and analyzing medical information provided by physicians for reimbursement, statistical and indexing purposes
  • Meets established productivity and proficiency standards
  • Attends coding seminars, hospital and departmental meetings as required or assigned. Actively participates in hospital educational in-services
  • Utilizes appropriate customer relation skills to ensure all customers are treated with respect and dignity and that the confidentiality of their data is upheld

Job Tags

Temporary work, Shift work,

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