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Mountain Region Out of State Staffing·Centennial, Colorado
Hospital Surgery Observation Coder · $37 - $37/hr
Computed from live listings
Shaded band: the middle 50% of 90 posted healthcare roles in Centennial, Colorado rates. This role sits in the 59th percentile.
Pay for this role is about 10% above the Centennial, Colorado median for similar positions.
Perform various imaging examinations including X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs to assist radiologists in diagnosing patient conditions. Ensure a positive patient experience through direct interaction and precise image capture.
Where You’ll Work With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents.
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With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Hospital Surgery Observation Coder, you will code and abstract outpatient records for data retrieval, analysis, reimbursement, and research, bringing your unique talents to our supportive team.
Every day you will meticulously code and enter diagnostic and procedure codes into a designated system using the 3M encoder, navigate the EMR efficiently, and ensure all coding meets quality and productivity standards across all facilities.
To be successful in this role, you will possess advanced coding expertise, a strong understanding of diagnostic and procedure codes (especially for surgery/observation), meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to meet high productivity and quality standards while working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Primary coding consists of Hospital OP Surgeries and/or Observation services.
Accurately assigns codes from the current Coding and Indexing systems for surgical and observations accounts, creates APC assignments while adhering to coding guidelines, regulations and compliance plan.
Coding of multiple body systems surgical procedures or multiple length of stay observation services that may consist of surgical procedures.
Accurately abstracts pertinent information from outpatient records into the designated computer system and utilizes reports/work queues effectively for follow up.
Understanding of coding edits and accurately resolves edits pre/post coding.
Accurately assigns appropriate coding modifiers.
Along with CO, KS and NM, this position is open to remote/out of state candidates residing in only these states: Alabama- Arizona- Arkansas- Colorado Florida- Georgia- Idaho- Indiana Iowa- Kansas - Kentucky- Louisiana Missouri- Mississippi- Nebraska- New Mexico North Carolina- Ohio- Oklahoma- South Carolina South Dakota- Tennessee- Texas- Utah Virginia- West Virginia- Wyoming Job Requirements Required High School Diploma or GED Current AHIMA credentials (i.e.
RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCSP) or AAPC credential (COC, CIC, CPCH, CPC), must be certified within one (1) year of hire Minimum of three (3) years of experience in an acute care setting Must demonstrate competency of outpatient coding guidelines and APC assignment Demonstrate intermediate to advanced technical coding competency in ICD10 CM, CPT4, HCPCS and coding modifiers Knowledge of disease management, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, pharmacology and coding systems (i.e.
3M) Basic knowledge of computer applications and emails Preferred Associate's Degree Experience successfully working in a remote environment
Requires graduation from an approved Radiological Technology Program and a valid Arizona Medical Radiographer license. Must hold ARRT certification in radiography or a related imaging specialty and Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
Market context
Demand for hospital surgery observation roles is tied to surgical volume, accurate clinical documentation, and reimbursement requirements. Candidates may be more competitive with relevant hospital coding or imaging experience, while this listing’s radiologic technology, ARRT, CPR, and Arizona licensure requirements should be verified because the role is in Colorado. Requirements and listed benefits are AI-summarized from the original description, saving research time; review the source posting before applying.