Specialty Coder Senior

Remote Anesthesia Coder / 8hr Days / $1400-$1640 weekly Position Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Anesthesia Coder to join our remote coding team. The Anesthesia Coder will be responsible for accurately reviewing clinical documentation and assigning appropriate CPT, ICD-10-CM, and ASA codes for anesthesia services. This role ensures compliance with federal regulations, payer-specific guidelines, and company policies, contributing to accurate billing and optimal reimbursement. Key Responsibilities: • Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. • Assign codes for diagnoses, treatments, and procedures according to the ICD-10-CM/PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting through review of coding critical documentation, to generate appropriate MS/APR DRG. • Abstracts required information from source documentation, to be entered into the appropriate CHRISTUS Health electronic medical record system. • Validates admit orders and discharge dispositions. • Works from assigned coding queue, completing and re-assigning accounts correctly. • Manages accounts on ABS Hold, finalizing accounts when corrections have been made, in a timely manner. • Meets or exceeds an accuracy rate of 95%. • Meets or exceeds the designated CHRISTUS Health Productivity standard per chart type. • Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). • Assists in implementing solutions to reduce backend errors. • Identifies and appropriately reports all hospital-acquired conditions (HAC). • Expertly queries providers for missing or unclear documentation, by working with the HIM department and Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists. • Review operative/anesthesia records, physician documentation, and patient charts to assign correct CPT, ICD-10-CM, ASA, and HCPCS codes. Qualifications: • Requirements: Profee Only Experience (physician coding only) • Candidate must have a laptop and two monitors available to work from. • Current coding certification preferred: CPC, COC, CIC, or CCS (CPC with anesthesia experience strongly preferred). • Minimum of 2 years of anesthesia coding experience (hospital or professional setting). • Strong understanding of ASA guidelines, anesthesia time calculations, and modifier use. • Proficiency in ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems. • Working knowledge of payer-specific policies and compliance regulations. • Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work independently in a remote setting. Schedule & Location: • Remote position • Shift: 8hr Days; 8a-5p Monday-Friday • Certified pay: $39/hr • Uncertified pay: $35/hr Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: $35.00 - $39.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Work Location: Remote Apply tot his job