California Licensed Surgical Coder

To support a high-quality medical care organization, the remote California Licensed Surgical Coder will perform accurate and timely coding using ICD-10-CM and CPT codes for patients, ensuring optimal reimbursement and compliance with coding regulations. Key responsibilities Assigns ICD-10-CM and CPT codes accurately and timely for surgical procedures Maintains knowledge of coding regulations and implements guidelines for multi-specialty surgical practices Identifies coding trends and issues, presenting solutions to improve coding practices Required qualifications Certified Professional Coder (CPC) required Certified Orthopaedic Surgery Coder (COSC) certification preferred High school diploma or GED required Minimum of 2 years of experience in surgical coding within a healthcare setting Familiarity with ICD-10-CM, CPT-4 coding, and payment methodologies