Outpatient Coder - Chart Audit

The Employment Team at Hattiesburg Clinic, P.A. • Hattiesburg, MS

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

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
• Knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes, required
• Knowledge of billing and prior history working with denials for a variety of payors, required
• Must have a thorough knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology, required
• Strong discretion and ability to handle confidential information
• Composure in fast‑paced, high‑pressure environments
• Willingness and ability to learn new technologies
• Dependable, punctual, and highly detail‑oriented
• Strong multitasking and independent‑work capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Accurate documentation skills
• Ability to follow established workflows consistently

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience, preferred
• 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

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree