Outpatient Coder I
MaineHealth•Scarborough, ME
•Remote
About The Position
The Outpatient Coder I reviews, abstracts, and codes outpatient medical records to support billing accuracy, regulatory compliance, and healthcare quality reporting. The role covers a broad range of outpatient services, including Medicare Annual Wellness Visits (AWVs), wound care, IV therapies, observation services, radiology, ancillary departments, and hospital outpatient programs.
Requirements
- Coding certification required: CCA, CCS, RHIT, RHIA, Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or CPC-A.
- Completion of the MaineHealth Coder I Apprenticeship program or one year of experience coding in an outpatient setting using a 3M Coding and/or Optum Reimbursement encoder.
- Demonstrated applied knowledge of ICD and CPT coding guidelines and principles.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree in a science field with completion of an accredited program through AHIMA or AAPC.
Responsibilities
- Review, abstract, and code outpatient medical records.
- Support billing accuracy, regulatory compliance, and healthcare quality reporting across outpatient services.
Benefits
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible work options
- Student loan assistance
- Professional development opportunities
- Well-being resources
- Comprehensive benefits
- Recognition programs
- Career growth opportunities
- Shift differentials or other incentives, where applicable
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
