Surgical Coder, Remote
Mass General Brigham · Somerville-MA
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- PayStated
- $25.5–$36.49 an hourAbout $53,040–$75,899 a year at 40 hours a week (derived, not posted)
- Employment typeStated
- Full time
- Work arrangementStated
- Remote OK
- ExperienceStated
- 2-5 years
- EducationStated
- ['high school', 'associate degree']
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Requirements, each with its sentence from the posting
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- ICD-10 codingrequired
In-depth knowledge of medical coding systems, including ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS
from the posting - CPT codingrequired
In-depth knowledge of medical coding systems, including ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS
from the posting - HCPCS codingrequired
In-depth knowledge of medical coding systems, including ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS
from the posting - Medical codingrequired
Medical Coding Experience 2-3 years required
from the posting - Understanding of coding guidelines and regulationsrequired
Strong understanding of coding guidelines, regulations, and industry best practices
from the posting - Problem-solvingrequired
Strong problem-solving skills to address coding-related challenges
from the posting - Communication skillsrequired
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
from the posting - Leadership and team managementrequired
Excellent leadership and team management skills
from the posting - High School Diploma or Equivalentrequired
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
from the posting - Associate's Degree Medical Billing and Codingpreferred
Associate's Degree Medical Billing and Coding preferred
from the posting
Read the full posting as the employer wrote it
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Summary:-Responsible for reviewing patient medical records after a visit and translating the information into codes that insurers use to process claims from patients. Duties include confirming treatments with medical staff, identifying missing information and submitting information to insurers for reimbursement. Participates in peer review to ensure accuracy and timeliness standards are maintained. Resolve complex coding questions that arise from team.
-Does this position require Patient Care? No
Essential Functions:
-Evaluates medical record documentation and coding to optimize reimbursement by ensuring that diagnostic and procedural codes and other documentation accurately reflect and support outpatient visits and to ensure that data complies with legal standards and guidelines.
-Interprets medical information such as diseases or symptoms and diagnostic descriptions and procedures to accurately assign and sequence the correct ICD-9-CM and CPT codes.
-Provides technical guidance to physicians and other staff in identifying and resolving issues or errors such as incomplete or missing records and documentation, ambiguous or nonspecific documentation, and/or codes that do not conform to approved coding principles/guidelines.
-Manages complex coding situations and supports peers through challenging questions.
-Peer reviews records for management to ensure accuracy of information.
-Audits clinical documentation and coded data to validate documentation supports services rendered for reimbursement and reporting purposes.
-Researches, analyzes, recommends, and facilitates plan of action to correct discrepancies and prevent future coding errors.
-Identifies reportable elements, complications, and other procedures.
Qualifications
Education:
High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associate's Degree Medical Billing and Coding preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
Licenses and Credentials Experience Medical Coding Experience 2-3 years required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - In-depth knowledge of medical coding systems, including ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS, and their application in hospital billing. - Strong understanding of coding guidelines, regulations, and industry best practices. - Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop coding team members. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with healthcare providers, coders, and other stakeholders. - Strong problem-solving skills to address coding-related challenges and implement effective solutions. - Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Pay Range
$25.50 - $36.49/Hourly
Grade
5
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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