What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bariatrics Clinical Coder - Coding position at Southwestern Vermont Health Care?
This position can be remote once training is complete.
The Clinical Coder is responsible for coding inpatient and outpatient services as required to ensure timely and accurate coding of unbilled records. The Clinical Coder assesses the adequacy of medical record documentation to ensure that documentation supports the diagnosis, procedure, complications, and co-morbid conditions assigned codes. There is a possibility of a hybrid/remote schedule once trained.
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification and ICD 10 required. Experience in bariatric office E/M and surgical coding preferred but not required.