Outpatient Surgery Medical Coder (CPC, CCS)
Location: Atlanta, GA
Job Type: Temp to Hire
Company: TRC Talent Solutions
Salary: $25.75 - $26.00 Per Hour
Category: Healthcare
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The role of an Outpatient Surgery Medical Coder (CPC, CCS) is pivotal in supporting the accuracy and integrity of medical records for outpatient surgical procedures. This full-time opportunity offers remote work flexibility, making it ideal for professionals seeking a dynamic role in medical coding without the need to commute. The position centers on reviewing, analyzing, and assigning precise ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes to outpatient surgery, wound care, and observation encounters, ensuring each record is properly classified according to current coding standards and organizational guidelines. Outpatient Surgery Medical Coders play a key role in supporting the revenue cycle, ensuring timely reimbursement and compliance with payer regulations.
As an Outpatient Surgery Medical Coder (CPC, CCS), you will work collaboratively with revenue cycle teams and coding professionals to resolve account discrepancies, maintain productivity benchmarks, and uphold high standards of coding accuracy. This position requires a strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and surgical procedures, as well as familiarity with electronic health record systems such as EPIC. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced remote environment. If you are passionate about medical coding and dedicated to ensuring the highest level of documentation accuracy, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position by clicking the job application button.
Outpatient Surgery Medical Coder (CPC, CCS) - Summary- Remote, full-time position focusing on coding for outpatient surgical procedures.
- Flexibility in shift scheduling, supporting work-life balance.
- Key contributor to the medical coding and revenue cycle management process.
- Opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative team environment.
- Review, analyze, and assign accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for outpatient medical records, with emphasis on outpatient surgery, wound care, and observation encounters.
- Apply appropriate modifiers and procedural categories in accordance with coding guidelines and computer-assisted coding (CAC) systems.
- Ensure that clinical documentation fully supports all scheduled and performed procedures.
- Maintain high standards of coding accuracy and productivity as defined by organizational benchmarks.
- Manage coding work queues and collaborate with revenue cycle teams to resolve account discrepancies and ensure timely processing.
- Stay current with evolving coding regulations, payer requirements, and best practices in outpatient medical coding.
- Utilize EPIC and other electronic health record systems efficiently for accurate data entry and coding workflow.
- Incorporate feedback from audits and quality checks to continuously improve coding performance.
- Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience and certifications.
- Remote work flexibility, supporting a positive work-life balance.
- Potential for additional benefits as part of a comprehensive employment package.
- Opportunities to expand coding expertise and grow within the organization.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum experience in medical coding, specifically for outpatient surgery records.
- Proficiency in EPIC or similar electronic health record systems is essential.
- One or more of the following certifications required: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCA, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-H.
- AHIMA-accredited coding certificate preferred.
- Strong understanding of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding guidelines, as well as medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and surgical procedures.
- Knowledge of payer regulations and reimbursement systems.
- Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain productivity standards.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and coding software.
- Capability to work independently and collaboratively within a remote team environment.
- Experienced in outpatient surgery coding, familiar with wound care and observation coding.
- Holds one or more recognized industry certifications (CPC, CCS, etc.).
- Tech-savvy and comfortable working with EPIC and other coding tools.
- Proven ability to adapt to changing guidelines and complex cases.
- Demonstrates meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Thrives in a remote work setting and is self-motivated.
- Possesses strong communication skills for effective collaboration and issue resolution.
- This position supports remote work, providing flexibility and the opportunity to contribute from any location.
- Collaborative culture with ongoing support for professional development and continuing education.
- Working with TRC Talent Solutions offers the chance to be part of a respected organization committed to excellence in healthcare staffing.
- TRC Talent Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career as an Outpatient Surgery Medical Coder (CPC, CCS), we invite you to apply today by clicking the job application button and joining a team dedicated to excellence in medical coding and healthcare documentation.