The Coder II – Ambulatory Surgery role is responsible for the accurate assignment of ICD and CPT coding of diagnoses and procedures for outpatient medical records in the Ambulatory Surgery setting of a Level 1 Trauma Facility and Teaching Hospital. This position performs complex surgical coding in support of specialty or multi-specialty physician practices and OPPS and CAH hospitals.
Education: Associate’s Degree in a science field preferred with completion of an accredited program through AHIMA or AAPC.
Required Certifications: RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CCA, CPC, CPC-H, CASCC or CIRCC credential required.
Experience: Two years of multi-specialty, preferably surgical coding experience, including CPT/ICD-CM/HCPCS/modifier coding for physician professional charges; minimum two years experience in an acute care facility as a Clinical Coder II or equivalent. Experience coding Surgical Observations, ASU, Professional Surgical CPTs or any combination thereof. Competency in all essential functions of a Coder I – Ambulatory Surgery role.
Preferred: Level 1 Trauma Facility coding experience and Single Path Coding experience.
MaineHealth offers benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, and well-being resources.
- Associate’s Degree in a science field preferred
- Completion of an accredited coding program (AHIMA or AAPC)
- Certification required (RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CCA, CPC, CPC-H, CASCC or CIRCC)
- Minimum two years multi-specialty surgical coding experience
- Experience in acute care facility coding preferred
- Competency in Ambulatory Surgery coding
- Preferred Level 1 Trauma Facility coding experience
- Preferred Single Path Coding experience
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible work policy
- Student loan assistance
- Training and education programs
- Well-being resources for employees and families
Location
Maine, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
1 month ago