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Job Title:
Medical Coder - Professional Surgical (Remote)
Cost Center:
101651260 System Support-Professional Coding
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
16
Employee Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Variable (United States of America)
Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY
The Medical Coder - Professional Surgical reviews, analyzes and assigns current international classification of disease (ICD) diagnosis codes, current procedural terminology (CPT) codes and other charges as appropriate to include, but not limited to anesthesia, clinic, bedside procedures, minor procedures, scope procedures, pain clinic, oral surgery procedures, all specialty outpatient and inpatient surgeries. The Medical Coder-Professional Surgical understands and applies applicable medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, surgical technology, pharmacology, and disease processes.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.
Minimum Required: Successful completion of the following courses per department procedures, within one year of hire: current international classification of diseases (ICD), current procedural terminology (CPT) health care procedure coding system (HCPCS) or the Coding Basics computer based training and medical terminology or Coding certification.
Preferred/Optional: Associate degree in Medical Billing and Coding, Health Information Management or related field.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum Required: Experience working within medical field, medical records or, current procedural terminology (CPT) and health care procedure coding system (HCPCS).
Preferred/Optional: Experience in physician/professional surgical coding.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.
Minimum Required: Coding certification awarded by the American Academy of Professional Coders (Certified Professional Coder (CPC) American Health Information Management Association (Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Coding Specialist-Professional (CCS-P), within three years of hire.
Preferred/Optional: Coding certification awarded by the American Academy of Professional Coders (Certified Professional Coder (CPC), American Health Information Management Association (Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Coding Specialist-Professional (CCS-P), at time of hire.
Given employment and/or payroll requirements of individual states, Marshfield Clinic Health System supports remote work in the following states:
Alabama
Alaska
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois (except Chicago)
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Nebraska
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Marshfield Clinic Health System will not employ individuals living in states not listed above.
Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.
Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System’s Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program.
Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
