Orthopedic Surgery Coder

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2-5 years experience
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The coder will perform accurate surgical procedure coding using CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS standards while collaborating with providers to ensure documentation completeness. They will also serve as a subject matter expert, identify billing discrepancies, and manage the timely entry of surgical charges.
Overview

At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people – the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization. 

 

As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy.  

 

What sets SCA Health apart isn’t just what we do, it’s how we do it. Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values

 

  • Clinical quality 
  • Integrity 
  • Service excellence 
  • Teamwork 
  • Accountability 
  • Continuous improvement 
  • Inclusion 

 

Our values aren’t empty words – they inform our attitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you’ll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve health care in America.    

 

At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Please visit, https://careers.sca.health/why-sca, to learn more about our benefits.

 

Your ideas should inspire change. If you join our team, they will


Responsibilities

** The work schedule will be Monday - Friday with hours anywhere between 6am - 6:30pm EST / 5am - 5:30pm CST **

 

As part of the Surgery Coding Team you will work in collaboration with the other Certified Medical Coders (CPC), completing all aspects of coding surgical procedures. 

  • Coding of surgical procedures using CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS codes. 
  • Assignment of modifiers to procedures. 
  • Works closely with physicians and other providers/office staff regarding completeness of office notes and operative reports to ensure accurate coding. 
  • Serves as a resource and subject matter expert and as a coding consultant to providers. 
  • Identifies discrepancies, potential quality of care, and billing issues. 
  • Timely entry of office and surgical coding charges and assignment of copays and other service payments. 
  • Works closely with other members of the coding/billing team as well as the other departments within the CBO team. Handles special projects as requested.

Qualifications

Education Required: 

  • High school graduate or equivalent

Experience Required: 

  • Minimum of 2-3 years of Orthopedic Surgery coding experience 
  • Professional license or certification requirements: CPC certification or equivalent
  • Proficient in MS Office programs (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and SharePoint)

Preferred Skills: 

  • Proficient in MS Office programs (i.e., Forms, Access, and Power Point)
  • Ability to deal with responsibility with confidential matters
  • Ability to work in a multi-task, high-stress environment
USD $23.00/Hr. USD $30.00/Hr.

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