Outpatient Coder

LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE•Fergus Falls, MN

1d•$22 - $32

About The Position

The Outpatient Coder codes outpatient charges for billing, aiming to meet or exceed a 95% accuracy rate while maintaining the expected charts-per-hour rate for the applicable outpatient specialty areas. The role requires knowledge of outpatient coding guidelines, ICD-10 diagnosis application, and resources available within and outside the clinic to support accurate account billing. The coder communicates professionally and effectively with patients, coworkers, medical staff, and administrative staff. Other coding and office tasks may be assigned by the supervisor or director. The position is in the Health Information Management Department at Lake Region Healthcare. It is full time, scheduled for 80 hours biweekly on day shifts, Monday through Friday. Candidates may work on-site or fully remotely; remote work is available only to candidates in Minnesota, North Dakota, or South Dakota. The hourly pay range is $22.38–$31.80, with final compensation determined by experience, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Requirements

At least one year of related medical coding experience.
Knowledge of medical terminology and outpatient coding, including CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS.
Professional and proficient verbal and written communication skills.
Basic math and accounting skills.
Proficient computer and keyboarding skills.
Successful completion of the pre-employment health screening process.
Ability to attend the work site according to schedule.

Nice To Haves

Associate, vocational, or bachelor's degree in Health Information Management.
RHIA, RHIT, CPC, CCS-P, or another related AHIMA/AAPC coding certification or certificate.
Ophthalmology coding experience.

Responsibilities

Audit charge tickets for accurate and required CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS codes according to third-party requirements.
Communicate with medical staff to obtain information needed for accurate coding.
Interpret medical record documentation to obtain information needed for accurate coding.
Maintain knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS codes, the computer system, procedure changes and updates, and other relevant educational material.
Meet or exceed the expected 95% coding accuracy rate and maintain the expected charts-per-hour rate for outpatient specialty areas.
Perform miscellaneous office duties as time permits and other duties assigned by the supervisor or director.