Coder, Hospital Outpatient

SSM Health • MO-REMOTE, MO

2d • Remote

About The Position

Responsible for coding and abstracting inpatient accounts in accordance with coding guidelines.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience
• Certified Coding Associate (CCA) - American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA) OR Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA) OR Certified Professional Coder (CPC®) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) OR Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (CPC-A) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) OR Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA) OR Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA)

Responsibilities

• Assigns accurate diagnostic and procedure codes according to clinical documentation and official coding guidelines for outpatient hospital accounts.
• Reviews HCPCS charges and codes for appropriateness of modifiers in relation to NCCI/CCI edits.
• Enters in accurate charge information, when appropriate.
• Monitors assigned work queues to ensure all records are charged in a timely matter.
• Generates coding queries for clarification regarding physician documentation as needed.
• Stays abreast of all changes in coding conventions and coding updates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED