A General Surgery Medical Coder reviews operative notes and physician documentation to accurately assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes. They ensure proper reimbursement and compliance with federal and payer regulations across abdominal, endocrine, breast, and trauma surgical procedures.
Preferred candidate profile
- Experience: Typically 1 to 5 years of acute care or multi-specialty surgical coding experience.
- Certifications: Professional credentials like the Certified Skilled Coder (CPC) or specialty designations such as the Certified General Surgery Coder (CGSC) are strongly preferred.
- Knowledge Base: Deep understanding of medical terminology, human anatomy, and surgical disease processes