Outpatient Coder/Abstractor, FT Days

EL PASO CHILDRENS HOSPITAL CORPORATION • El Paso, TX

8d • 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED