Outpatient Coder - Chart Audit

Hattiesburg Clinic • Hattiesburg, MS

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: The Outpatient Coder works under general supervision to complete charge documents for outpatient services. The Certified Professional Coder, LPN, or RN is responsible for reviewing a patient’s medical records after a visit and translating the information into codes that payors use to process claims from patients. The coder will work under general supervision to complete charge sessions for outpatient services within the primary care setting. The coder must have a strong work ethic as there is a productivity requirement with the completion of a minimum of 240 charge sessions daily. The outpatient coder will be responsible for complying with medical coding guidelines and policies regarding appropriate CPT/ICD-10/HCPCS codes.

Requirements

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification, or, graduate from a school of nursing (LPN or RN), required
• If candidate is a graduate from a school of nursing without coding certification, then AAPC (CPC and CRC) certifications must be obtained within 6 months of hire
• Must have minimum of two (2) years of experience
• Knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCs codes, required
• Knowledge of billing and prior history working with denials for a variety of payors.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology, required
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
• Ability to maintain composure when confronted with fast-paced and stressful situations/timelines
• Ability and desire to learn new technologies
• Must be timely and dependable
• Must be able to multi-task, work independently and be very detail oriented
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must be able to complete documentation accurately
• Must be able to follow existing workflows

Responsibilities

• Completing charge documents for outpatient services
• Reviewing a patient’s medical records after a visit and translating the information into codes that payors use to process claims from patients
• Completing charge sessions for outpatient services within the primary care setting
• Complying with medical coding guidelines and policies regarding appropriate CPT/ICD-10/HCPCS codes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees