Lead Ambulatory Surgery Facility Coder - Remote

Coder Lead

The Coder Lead will code all patient types as needed; inpatient, same‑day surgery, ancillary, ambulatory, and provider‑based clinics.

Responsibilities

• Mentor, train, and assist with cross‑training coding staff, including newly hired staff.
• Assign appropriate CPT/HCPCS and ICD‑10‑CM‑PCS diagnosis codes and procedures for hospital and physician services for inpatient and outpatient records.
• Navigate the patient health record and other computer systems to determine accurate diagnosis and procedure codes, MS‑DRGs, and APCs.
• Code complex outpatient or inpatient cases utilizing encoder software, Computer Assisted Coding (CAC), and reference tools.
• Validate charges by comparing them with health record documentation; use the retrospective edit tool to address possible coding or documentation issues.
• Communicate effectively with clinical staff, physicians, office staff, and the Clinical ...