Outpatient Coder-REMOTE

Garnet Health•Mechanicstown, NY

1d•Remote

About The Position

Garnet Health is hiring an Outpatient Coder for its Coding team at Garnet Health Medical Center Middletown. The position is responsible for coding and abstracting outpatient patient records and assigning appropriate APCs to support prompt, optimal financial reimbursement and administrative and research purposes. The coder also reports required diagnoses to the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH). The role is fully remote for candidates located in Pennsylvania, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, or Texas. Candidates must pass a competency exam to qualify. The position requires outpatient coding experience and strong proficiency in ICD-10-CM and CPT coding systems.

Requirements

High school graduation with coursework in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, ICD-10-CM coding, and CPT coding.
At least two years of outpatient coding experience.
Strong proficiency in ICD-10-CM and CPT coding systems.
Pass a competency exam to qualify.
Ability to foster collaborative relationships, work well under pressure, organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks.
Critical-thinking and analytical skills, flexibility, and ability to multitask.
Detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled.
Sensitivity to customer needs and expectations.
Physical and functional ability to perform a full anatomical range of motion; visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment; ability to withstand long periods of sitting, standing, and/or constant walking; and ability to lift 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Coursework or training in ICD-10-PCS.
Familiarity with ICD-10-PCS coding and guidelines as applicable.
RHIT, RHIA, CCA, CCS, or CPC credential.

Responsibilities

Code and abstract outpatient patient records.
Assign appropriate APCs to support prompt and optimal financial reimbursement and administrative and research purposes.
Report required diagnoses to NYSDOH.