Neurosurgery Specialty Coder – Part Time GeBBS is looking for a Neurosurgery E/M and surgery coder (brain and spine) with at least 3 yearsโ experience in neurosurgery coding.ย This is a long-term, remote coding position with a flexible schedule and a collaborative and supportive team working 5-10 hours per week. If you have experience in other specialties, we may be able to offer additional hours.
Qualifications:
- This is a W2 position for a long-term project –
- Current certification through AAPC or AHIMA required
- 3+ yearsโ experience required abstracting neurosurgery coding CPT, E&M, HCPCS and ICD-10-CM codes from medical records.
- Experience must include coding POS 11, 21, 22 – 3+ yearsโ experience with neurosurgery procedure coding (spine)
- Cervical, thoracic, lumbar spinal fusions/discectomies/laminectomies/decompressions via open and neurointerventional approaches
- Not required: Craniotomies for injuries/mass removals/aneurysms via open and neurointerventional approaches
- Requires advanced technical knowledge in spinal Neurosurgery.
- Experience in researching and applying coding rules and regulations.
- Must have experience with data entry of codes into a database and/or software tool.
- 95% accuracy rate
- US-Based Candidates Only
Responsibilities :
- The neurosurgery/spine/brain coder is responsible for ensuring timely, accurate and compliant coding.ย Coder must be able to abstract all CPT, ICD-10-CM, modifiers, and units from the medical record documentation. This position provides daily, weekly and monthly reports to executive team and clients/physicians, as well as provider education related to coding and documentation. Other responsibilities include accurately entering data into coding software and/or Excel reports. Performing accurate coding using applicable guidelines and client protocols and communicating with clients and/or providers as needed. Provide written feedback of coding results as needed in the form of comments, summary findings and recommendations. Ensure compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, and standards related to health information and coding principles. Communicate with Project Manager as needed (i.e., schedule changes, daily assignments/work volume, coding questions, etc.).
