Wellstar Health System
Facility Surgical Coder 2 -WMCG- (10K Sign-On Bonus)
Wellstar Health System, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262
Facility Surgical Coder 2 - WMCG - (10K Sign-On Bonus)
Wellstar Health System is recruiting for the Facility Surgical Coder 2 - WMCG - (10K Sign-On Bonus). Job Summary
The Outpatient Coder 2 reports directly to the Supervisor of Coding. Key responsibilities include reviewing documentation in outpatient and/or IVR medical records and accurately assigning ICD-10-CM diagnostic and ICD-10-PCS/CPT-4 HCPCS procedural codes, assigning the most accurate DRG/APC, abstracting demographic data, ensuring productivity standards, and resolving coding edits and reminders. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions
Accurately assigns appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnostic and ICD-10-PCS/CPT-4 HCPCS procedural codes to the greatest specificity, assigning the most accurate DRG/APC, when appropriate and in accordance with Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and Facility Coding Guidelines, as applicable Accurately and completely abstracts all required patient demographic data into the EMR Accurately assigns correct DRG/APC Meets productivity standards Queries providers, if needed, to clarify codes Can handle mission to manage additional coding responsibilities, contributing to the CFB (candidate for bill) goals, including but not limited to: resolving coding edits and reminders, correcting abstracting and coding issues in a timely manner (1‑2 business days), completing and routing problem accounts, ensuring cases are coded as close to goal date as possible, completing assigned work by goal date, assisting with coding unassigned or backlogged accounts, assisting with cleaning up or escalating missing documentation or other work queues, serving as a mentor to new coders, and providing assistance with observation, same day surgery, outpatient and emergency coding when needed or assigned. Other tasks as assigned Required Minimum Education
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent certification in Anatomy Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)
Certification in Coding Specification – Preferred Certification for Professional Coder – Preferred Certification for Professional Coder – Hospital OP – Preferred Registration in Health Information Administration – Preferred Registration in Health Information Technology – Preferred Additional License(s) and Certification(s)
Upon hire, additional certifications preferred. Required Minimum Experience
Minimum 3 years of acute care outpatient and/or IVR coding experience. Required Minimum Skills
Demonstrated maintenance of a 95% or higher accuracy in abstracting, coding, and DRG assignment while meeting productivity requirements Ability to work in a remote environment Computer/data entry experience Effective communication with various members of the healthcare team Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level Employment Type
Full‑time Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
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Wellstar Health System is recruiting for the Facility Surgical Coder 2 - WMCG - (10K Sign-On Bonus). Job Summary
The Outpatient Coder 2 reports directly to the Supervisor of Coding. Key responsibilities include reviewing documentation in outpatient and/or IVR medical records and accurately assigning ICD-10-CM diagnostic and ICD-10-PCS/CPT-4 HCPCS procedural codes, assigning the most accurate DRG/APC, abstracting demographic data, ensuring productivity standards, and resolving coding edits and reminders. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions
Accurately assigns appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnostic and ICD-10-PCS/CPT-4 HCPCS procedural codes to the greatest specificity, assigning the most accurate DRG/APC, when appropriate and in accordance with Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and Facility Coding Guidelines, as applicable Accurately and completely abstracts all required patient demographic data into the EMR Accurately assigns correct DRG/APC Meets productivity standards Queries providers, if needed, to clarify codes Can handle mission to manage additional coding responsibilities, contributing to the CFB (candidate for bill) goals, including but not limited to: resolving coding edits and reminders, correcting abstracting and coding issues in a timely manner (1‑2 business days), completing and routing problem accounts, ensuring cases are coded as close to goal date as possible, completing assigned work by goal date, assisting with coding unassigned or backlogged accounts, assisting with cleaning up or escalating missing documentation or other work queues, serving as a mentor to new coders, and providing assistance with observation, same day surgery, outpatient and emergency coding when needed or assigned. Other tasks as assigned Required Minimum Education
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent certification in Anatomy Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)
Certification in Coding Specification – Preferred Certification for Professional Coder – Preferred Certification for Professional Coder – Hospital OP – Preferred Registration in Health Information Administration – Preferred Registration in Health Information Technology – Preferred Additional License(s) and Certification(s)
Upon hire, additional certifications preferred. Required Minimum Experience
Minimum 3 years of acute care outpatient and/or IVR coding experience. Required Minimum Skills
Demonstrated maintenance of a 95% or higher accuracy in abstracting, coding, and DRG assignment while meeting productivity requirements Ability to work in a remote environment Computer/data entry experience Effective communication with various members of the healthcare team Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level Employment Type
Full‑time Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
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