Job Description&Requirements Professional Fee Neurosurgery Coder StartDate: 12/2/2024 Pay Rate: $26.00 - $33.00 TYPE OF JOB ORDER: Remote Professional Fee Neurosurgery Coder START DATE: ASAP JOB DESCRIPTION: This is a Profee Neurosurgery Coding position. Looking for strong ProFee Surgical Coders with very strong Neurosurgery coding experience. In addition, candidates must have one or more professional fee coding experience - General Surgery, Urology, ENT, etc. surgical coding experience for a Level 1 trauma center and E/M. Under indirect supervision, is responsible for the accurate coding of Neurosurgery encounters and if needed also help out in one or more of the following - General Surgery, Urology, ENT, Cardiology, Vascular, Colo-Rectal, Endo, and other services for a University Health System. Outpatient visit procedures, diagnoses, and conditions, working from the appropriate documentation in the medical record. Classification systems include ICD-10-CM, CPT, Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) as well as other specialty systems as required by diagnostic category and facility Reimbursement guidelines. All work is carried out in accordance with the rules, regulations and coding conventions of the American Hospital Association (Coding Clinic), ICD-10-CM, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and Individual State Health Planning and Development and organizational/institutional coding guidelines. REQUIRED SKILLS: • Must be a strong Professional Fee Neurosurgery Coder with one or more areas - General Surgery, Urology, ENT, Cardiology, Vascular, Colo-Rectal, Endo, and other services surgical coder with E/M experience. • Must possess a thorough knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT, Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) coding principles, and third party requirements regarding documentation and billing • Must possess a thorough knowledge of Individual State Health Planning and Development and organizational/institutional coding guidelines • When services/diagnoses are not documented appropriately, seeks to attain proper documentation in a timely manner according to facility standards • Must maintain 95% overall accuracy rate • Must maintain average productivity standards - 10 encounters per hour • Works the review queue on a daily basis to ensure all charts that are placed in the review queue are worked and any corrections are communicated to the facility if necessary • The coder is responsible for coding or pending every chart placed in their queue • Coders must maintain their current professional credentials EDUCATION: • High school diploma or equivalent required. • Must be proficient with Facilities Coding Standards. • Working knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT • Must Have Current EPIC experience. OF WEEKS: 13 with extension SHIFT/HOURS: M-F Business Hours EST LICENSE/CREDENTIALS REQ: • Requires one of the following coding credentials: AHIMA (CCS, CCS-P, or RHIT); AAPC (CPC, COC, CPC-H) PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Five (5) years' experience in medical coding. • Extensive coding experience with Profee Surgical experience focused on Neurosurgery and also have experience with one or more - General Surgery, Urology, ENT, Cardiology, Vascular, Colo-Rectal, Endo, and other surgical accounts. SYSTEMS: • EPIC Electronic Record Facility Location Blessed with soft Caribbean breezes, pristine, palm-shaded beaches, shimmering emerald waters and balmy temperatures, the Miami region is the ideal destination for healthcare professionals in search of a high-energy, sun-drenched location. Take full advantage of South Florida’s vibrant, energetic lifestyle, sugary-white beaches and jet-set playgrounds while on assignment. Job Benefits Becoming an AMN Healthcare professional gives you the incredible opportunity to gain critical career experience, work with new people, and earn a highly competitive salary—but the perks don't stop there. There are many additional benefits to enjoy, including: Medical, dental and vision benefits Earned time off and paid holidays Paid continuing education time 401(K) retirement planning Short-term disability, life insurance, paid jury duty Access to the largest network of facilities and providers in the country Industry experienced workforce management team Licensure and certification reimbursement About the Company At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.