Production Coding Specialist II - Remote

Overview This is a day shift position working remotely. This position requires a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience with complex surgical CPT and ICD10 and requires 2 years of anesthesia coding experience. Coders are required to abstract medical records documentation into surgical CPT and crosswalk to the appropriate ASA codes, in addition to having high level competence in ICD10 coding and coding guidelines. Coders are required to abstract data into the MD Cloud Practice Solutions platform, and may also work with other charge capture platforms, including Medaxion, PC7, as well as multiple facility EMR’s based on assigned location. Experience coding for physicians, CRNA, CAA, NP, SRNA, and residents required. NCCI bundling, familiarity with LCD/NCD, and experience with CMS guidelines for coding required. The ability to review and determine start and end times, care team, and medical direction is required for this position. The ability to follow pre-established departmental playbooks and pathways is required. At this time, US Anesthesia Partners does not hire candidates residing in California, Hawaii, or Alaska. The base pay estimate for this role is $19.95 - $31.92 hourly. The final offer will depend on the skills, experience, and qualifications of the selected candidate. This range is for base pay only and does not include bonuses or other compensation. This position is eligible for a quarterly bonus. Bonuses are not guaranteed and are awarded based on company and individual performance. Job Highlights ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : ( The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation) Reviews documentation for appropriate required elements, such as attestations, signatures, dates, etc. Abstracts and codes surgical procedures from all sections of CPT and cross walk surgical codes to ASA. May code more complex anesthesia cases. Applies appropriate modifiers. Codes ICD10. Codes in a variety of locations and cases of high complexity. Abstracts anesthesia times and events. Identifies and assigns care team providers. Reviews for medical direction. Meets team KPIs including daily production and quarterly coding audit score requirements. Works in escalation workflows, responds to coder requests for more information, and processes coding rejections and physician responses. Works assigned IDX edits and claim denials. Performs other duties as assigned. Adheres to all company policies and procedures – especially HIPAA and confidentiality. Qualifications KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES (KSAs): Highschool graduate or equivalent. 3-5 years minimum surgical coding experience and 2+ years of anesthesia experience. Current CPC required, CANPC a plus. Complex surgical coding. Experience with multiple EMR’s and documentation types and templates, including handwritten paper documentation, and electronic medical records. Intermediate knowledge and working experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe PDF. Intermediate Outlook skills. Ability to read, write, and speak English. Ten key proficiencies. Communicate well with all levels of USAP employees. Excellent organizational and time management skills required to complete daily assignments in a timely manner. Excellent computer skills. Ability to work independently. Ability to self-motivate new projects. *The physical demands described here are representative of those that may need to be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Occasional Standing Occasional Walking Frequent Sitting Frequent hand, finger movement Use office equipment (in office or remote) Communicate verbally and in writing US Anesthesia Partners, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.