No Experience Coding Jobs in Houston, TX (NOW HIRING)

Overview

This is a day shift position working remotely. Coders abstract data from the anesthesia record into the MD Cloud Practice Solutions platform, and may also work with other charge capture platforms, including Medaxion, PC7, as well as multiple facility EMR's based on assigned location.

Medical records are abstracted for CPT codes and cross walked into the appropriate ASA code; therefore, this position requires a minimum of 2 years' experience with complex surgical CPT and ICD10, with one year of anesthesia coding strongly preferred. In addition to excellent CPT coding, a high level of competence in ICD10 coding and coding guidelines is required.

Experience coding for physicians, CRNA, CAA, NP, SRNA, and residents required. NCCI bundling, familiarity with LCD/NCD, and experience with CMS guidelines for coding required. The ability to review and determine start and end times, care team, and medical direction is required for this position. The ability to follow pre-established departmental playbooks and pathways is required.

At this time, US Anesthesia Partners does not hire candidates residing in California, Hawaii, or Alaska.

The base pay estimate for this role is $18.17 - $29.04 hourly. The final offer will depend on the skills, experience, and qualifications of the selected candidate. This range is for base pay only and does not include bonuses or other compensation. This position is eligible for a quarterly bonus. Bonuses are not guaranteed and are awarded based on company and individual performance.

Job Highlights

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation)

• Reviews anesthesia documentation, and other forms of documentation for appropriate required elements, such as attestations, signatures, dates, etc.
• The ability to abstract and code surgical procedures from all sections of CPT and cross walk surgical codes to ASA.
• Comprehensive understanding of applicable modifiers.
• Proficient in ICD10 coding guidelines.
• Abstracts anesthesia times and events.
• Identifies and assigns care team providers.
• Reviews for medical direction.
• Meets team KPIs including daily production and quarterly coding audit score requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures - especially HIPAA and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Highschool graduate or equivalent.
• Current CPC required, CANPC a plus.
• 2+ years of experience in surgical coding minimum, anesthesia a plus.
• Experience with multiple EMR's and documentation types and templates, including handwritten paper documentation, and electronic medical records.
• Basic charge capture platform experience.
• Intermediate knowledge and working experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe PDF.
• Intermediate Outlook skills.
• Ten key proficiencies.
• Communicate well with all levels of USAP employees.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills required to complete daily assignments in a timely manner.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to self-motivate new projects.

• Occasional Standing
• Occasional Walking
• Frequent Sitting
• Frequent hand, finger movement
• Use office equipment (in office or remote)
• Communicate verbally and in writing

US Anesthesia Partners, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.