Coder II (Outpatient-SDS)

Job description

Overview JOB SUMMARY: The Coder II is primarily responsible for coding of outpatient surgical, interventional radiology / cardiology procedures and Observation accounts. This position is responsible for reviewing the entire patient record including the electronic record to assign appropriate codes for the following areas: Outpatient: Day patients, cardiac catherterization lab, other interventional radiology and Observation patients and Labor and Deliver Observation. Coding should be complete, timely, and in accordance with CMS, Coding Clinic Guidelines, CPT Assistant, and organizational policies and procedures. The Coder II is responsible for entering charges for Observation hours, infusion and injections, and bedside procedures for Observation and Labor and Delivery Observations accounts following all regulatory requirements. Strong knowledge of appropriate modifier use. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred. Completion of AHIMA approved coding. Experience: Two years coding experience in an acute care facility outpatient surgery department, a stand alone ambulatory surgery center, or emergency/urgent care center, using ICD-10-CM, CPT coding, and A...