Surgical Notes is hiring for a
Coder in our Noida office to provide accurate and timely coding for our ambulatory surgical clients. The ideal candidate has excellent organizational skills, communication skills, with the desire and ability to learn quickly. Working as a part of the team to meet deadlines, but also being able to work independently is crucial to the success in this position. Our organization prides itself on being built upon a set of strong core values. We are looking for candidate who will actively exhibit these core values: Service Excellence, Transparency, Teamwork, Accountability, Hardwork, and Positive Attitude.
Reports to: Coding Manager
Responsibilities:
- Review operative reports to abstract information and apply CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM codes
- Verify LCD/NCD information as appropriate
- Utilize NCCI edits, AMA CPT Assistant, AHA Coding Clinic, and other resources as needed
- Initiate physician queries as needed
- Escalate coding/documentation problems when appropriate
- Participate in ongoing coding education
- Perform other related duties as required/assigned
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Requirements
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Education:
- Coding certification
- 2+ years outpatient surgical coding
- Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Flexibility to assume new tasks or assignments as needed
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Education:
- University certificate in healthcare related field
- 2+ years Ambulatory Surgical Center coding experience
Physical Demands
- Sitting and typing for an extended period of time
- Reading from a computer screen for an extended period of time
- Speaking and listening on a telephone
- COVID-19 vaccination required
Key Competencies:
- Job Knowledge/Technical Knowledge
- Productivity
- Initiative/Execution
- Flexibility
- Quality Control
If working remotely: The minimum bandwidth requirements are 2 Mbps upload and 2 Mbps download speeds. The recommended bandwidth requirements are 10 Mbps upload and 30 Mbps download speeds.
