Senior Medical Coder- SDS/Observation

SDS/Observation Coding Specialist:
We are hiring experienced, certified Senior Same Day Surgery and Observation Medical Coders with extensive knowledge of CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10-CM, modifiers, units from the medical record documents and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities:
A minimum of the last 5+ years experience required coding medical records for Surgical Specialties.

Ability to assign ICD-10-CM diagnoses and procedure codes correctly and completely.
Requires advanced technical knowledge in specific surgical and medical specialties as assigned.

Extensive knowledge of medical terminology.
Experience in researching and applying coding rules and regulations.
Must have experience with data entry of codes into a database and/or software tool.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and a variety of EMR (Electronic Medical Record) systems.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Have a positive, respectful attitude.

Minimum Requirements:
• Education: Science Graduate or Postgraduate.
• Credentials: Must possess current AHIMA/ AAPC certificate(s).
• Communication: Possess outstanding verbal and written proficiency in English.
• Work location: Ready to work from the office.