E/M Multi-Specialty Coder - Coder II

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is hiring a Coder II for an E/M multi-specialty coding role. This is a remote position in the United States. You will report to the Coding Supervisor and assign ICD-10-CM and CPT codes for patients receiving services at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

The job is built for a coder who already knows multi-specialty surgical coding and can work independently against productivity and quality standards. You will use your knowledge of CSMC and Official Coding guidelines, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and the pathological basis of disease, along with documented treatment and procedures performed at CSMC and Cedars-Sinai Affiliates and their locations.

What you will do

• Perform accurate and timely coding, including CPT, ICD-9, ICD-10, HCPCS, and modifiers.
• Assign all applicable modifiers for all patients to support optimal reimbursement and the highest quality data possible.
• Maintain familiarity with issues such as HCFA coding regulations, Medicare rules, visits and procedures on the same day, consultation versus referral, and surgeries.
• Understand and implement coding guidelines for multi-specialty surgical practices and complex surgical coding.
• Attend seminars and workshops, as applicable, for updates on new coding rules and regulations.
• Elevate issues, as appropriate, to the Coding Supervisor and Manager.
• Meet productivity and quality standards as designated by the Coding Manager.
• Understand coding trends, including NCD, LCD, and CMS guidelines.
• Identify trends and issues with overall division and individual physician coding practices, and present solutions.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient care and business matters.
• Follow policies and procedures pertinent to the coding and compliance departments.

What they are looking for

The source text does not list formal education, certification, or years-of-experience requirements. What it does describe is the working knowledge the role depends on: CSMC and Official Coding guidelines, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, the pathological basis of disease, and documented treatment and procedures performed at CSMC and Cedars-Sinai Affiliates and their locations. You also need familiarity with HCFA coding regulations, Medicare rules, same-day visits and procedures, consultation versus referral, and surgeries, plus the ability to apply coding guidelines for multi-specialty surgical practices and complex surgical coding.

The role also calls for someone who can spot trends and issues in division and individual physician coding practices and bring forward solutions, and who can raise problems to the Coding Supervisor and Manager when needed.

About Cedars-Sinai

Cedars-Sinai was awarded the National Research Corporation's Consumer Choice Award 19 times for providing the highest-quality medical care in Los Angeles. It was also awarded the Advisory Board Company's Workplace of the Year. U.S. News & World Report has named it one of America's Best Hospitals.

Location and work arrangement

This is a remote role. The listing states it is in the United States. Coding is performed for patients receiving services at CSMC and Cedars-Sinai Affiliates and their locations.

Other details

The source text does not state a salary range, benefits, schedule, or application deadline. It notes the listing was originally posted on Himalayas.