Outpatient Coder/Abstractor, FT Days (55384)

EL PASO CHILDRENS HOSPITAL CORPORATION • El Paso, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Outpatient Coder/Abstractor accurately codes, sequences and abstracts outpatient medical records according to ICD-9-CM and CPT coding guidelines to achieve accurate and timely reimbursement and populate statistical databases. Queries physicians for clarification on documentation. Perform duties within approved practices, exercising independent judgment within pre-determined guidelines.

Requirements

• One (1) year outpatient coding experience required.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Knowledge of Health Information Systems practices, procedures, and guidelines.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to seek out new methods and principles to improve services.
• Ability to utilize verbal and written communication skills effectively.
• Ability to use interpersonal, presentation and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• accurately codes
• sequences and abstracts outpatient medical records according to ICD-9-CM and CPT coding guidelines to achieve accurate and timely reimbursement and populate statistical databases
• Queries physicians for clarification on documentation
• Perform duties within approved practices, exercising independent judgment within pre-determined guidelines

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees