Certified Coder

**CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL CODER -**

**FULL JOB DESCRIPTION**

**OVERVIEW**:
AMS is an end-to-end anesthesia revenue cycle and practice management company with a track record and reputation for superior financial results. We provide exceptional service to 850 providers performing 400,000 cases in over 50 hospital, ambulatory surgery and office facilities in the New York Metropolitan Region, including for our largest client, Northwell Health Anesthesia. We promote a production-oriented, collaborative and communal work environment and take pride in our focus on people and process design.
** CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL CODER**

AMS is currently seeking an experienced Certified Professional Coder to join the coding team in our Chappaqua, NY office. This professional will report directly to the Coding Team Lead. The Certified Professional Coder’s primary responsibility is to review documentation and assign the most appropriate CPT and ICD10 codes to patient records for our anesthesia clients. This individual is a member of the coding team which is responsible for achieving monthly department goals in a timely, accurate and efficient manner.

Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday / Hybrid 2-3 days onsite in Chappaqua, NY

**PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Reviews both handwritten and electronic anesthesia records and interprets documentation to identify all procedures and diagnoses
- Assigns proper CPT and ICD10 codes in accordance with coding guidelines and posts charges
- Stays informed of coding regulations and insurance plan polices and effectively applies this knowledge
- Performs reconciliation of all posted charges to OR schedules
- Runs concurrency reports for any anesthesia time discrepancies and escalates complex overlaps to Coding Supervisor
- Maintains 95% accuracy standards and meets daily productivity expectations
- Communicates to appropriate staff regarding any issues or concerns pertaining to coding
- Conforms to all HIPAA and billing compliance requirements
- Remains informed of current coding regulations
- Maintains a high standard of professional conduct at all times

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Certification requirement: Certified Professional Coder (CPC) through the American Academy of Professional Coding (AAPC) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
- Minimum two years of professional anesthesia coding experience
- Advanced knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology and CPT and ICD10 coding guidelines

**CORE COMPETENCIES**
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong work ethic and time management skills
- Ability to work in fast-paced environment in order to meet monthly deadlines
- Willing to work extra hours when needed
- Understands, retains, and can research coding and billing rules, regulations requirements
- Problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Must be motivated with a positive attitude and exceptional work ethic

**BENEFITS**
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Paid time off

Pay: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work setting:

- Hybrid work

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chappaqua, NY 10514