Coder II - Ambulatory Surgery

About the role

The Coder II – Ambulatory Surgery role is responsible for the accurate assignment of ICD and CPT coding of diagnoses and procedures for outpatient medical records in the Ambulatory Surgery setting of a Level 1 Trauma Facility and Teaching Hospital. This position performs complex surgical coding in support of specialty or multi-specialty physician practices and OPPS and CAH hospitals.

Responsibilities

• Accurate assignment of ICD and CPT coding of diagnoses and procedures for outpatient medical records in the Ambulatory Surgery setting.
• Perform complex surgical coding for specialty or multi-specialty physician practices and OPPS and CAH hospitals.
• Code Surgical Observations, ASU, Professional Surgical CPTs, or any combination thereof.
• Demonstrate competency in all essential functions of a Coder I – Ambulatory Surgery role.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in a science field preferred with completion of an accredited program through AHIMA or AAPC.
• RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CCA, CPC, CPC‑H, CASCC or CIRCC credential required.
• Two years of multi‑specialty, preferably surgical coding experience, with CPT/ICD‑CM/HCPCS/modifier coding for physician professional charges.