Hospital Outpatient Coder II

Emory Healthcare • Johns Creek, GA

1d • $29 - $36

About The Position

The Hospital Outpatient Coder Level II uses clinical coding knowledge, based on the Official Coding Guidelines and AHA Coding Clinic, to assign ICD-9/ICD-10 and CPT codes to the highest level of accuracy for each Ambulatory Surgery, Gastrointestinal, Infusion and Observation encounter. Works closely with physicians, clinical documentation improvement specialist, quality, and patient finance staff. Plays a key role in billing, research, internal and external reporting, and regulatory compliance. Follows-up on CCI edits, claim rejections, and other issues impacting facilitation of billing and reimbursement process. Ensures accuracy of APCs and appropriate extraction of core data into HIM abstracting system to data warehouse repository.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two years acute care outpatient coding with outpatient diagnostic and ED coding.
• CIRCC preferred or CPC, CPC-H, CCA, RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P certified.

Nice To Haves

• CIRCC preferred

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD-9/ICD-10 and CPT codes to the highest level of accuracy for each Ambulatory Surgery, Gastrointestinal, Infusion and Observation encounter.
• Works closely with physicians, clinical documentation improvement specialist, quality, and patient finance staff.
• Plays a key role in billing, research, internal and external reporting, and regulatory compliance.
• Follows-up on CCI edits, claim rejections, and other issues impacting facilitation of billing and reimbursement process.
• Ensures accuracy of APCs and appropriate extraction of core data into HIM abstracting system to data warehouse repository.

What This Job Offers

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