Surgical Medical Coder

Surgical Medical Coder

Loyal Source Government Services is looking for full-time Surgical Medical Coders to provide remote services to the Puget Sound VA Health Care System.

Job Summary: Surgical Medical Coders must be efficient, motivated, focuses on patient care with our Veteran population. Medical Coders are expected to maintain a high degree of accurate productivity and performance while working with our VA community at the Puget Sound VA Health Care System. Medical Coders are required to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and consistent care to individuals.

PAY: $42.86/hr

Duties:

• Code surgical encounters, including pathology and anesthesia services.
• Assign and validate diagnosis and procedure codes for surgery cases.
• Enter coded diagnoses, procedures, and modifiers into the surgery package and encoder
• Create anesthesia encounters when necessary.
• Review documentation for anesthesia start/stop times and referring provider information.
• Complete surgical coding immediately after surgery when possible and no later than one week from the date of surgery.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS coding experience
• Knowledge of Anatomy & Physiology, Pathology, and Disease Processes
• Knowledge in Health record format and content.
• Apply knowledge of diagnostic coding and reporting guidelines for outpatient services.
• Knowledge of reimbursement methodologies and coding conventions.
• Formal training in ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems and guidelines.
• Apply knowledge of diagnostic, procedure, professional, and surgical coding guidelines for inpatient services
• Knowledge in applying CPT coding rules, modifiers, and sequencing requirements.
• Active AHIMA or AAPC certification with completed ICD-10 training/proficiency requirements.
• Must have one of the following credentials:

American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

• RHIA
• RHIT
• CCS
• CCS-P

or

American Academy of Professional Coders

• CPC
• CPC-H

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About Loyal Source:

Loyal Source provides healthcare and technology solutions designed to improve outcomes and support mission-critical operations. Guided by innovation and purpose, we help organizations achieve success across complex challenges worldwide. Loyal Source is a military friendly employer and proud partner of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership program.

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