Remote Outpatient Coder (1.0 FTE)
About The Position
Evaluates health record documentation and charges to optimize reimbursement by ensuring that diagnostic and procedural codes and other documentation accurately reflect and support the outpatient visit. Ensures that data complies with regulatory and coding guidelines. Reviews medical information, such as diseases or symptoms and diagnostic descriptions and procedures for a given visit, to accurately assign and sequence the correct ICD-1 CM, HCPCS and CPT codes. Adheres to the quality and productivity standards set by the department.
Requirements
- Successful completion or currently enrolled in a medical coding program which includes completed course work inICD-1-CM, HCPCS, CPT codes, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology and disease process AND a passing score on the ESSENTIA HEALTH coding skills assessment test.
- Credentialed as, or eligible for, Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist-Physician Based (CCS-P), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) OR Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) AND a passing score on the ESSENTIA HEALTH coding skills assessment test.
- Applicable credentialing required within 2 years of employment/date of hire
Responsibilities
- Evaluates health record documentation and charges to optimize reimbursement
- Ensures that diagnostic and procedural codes and other documentation accurately reflect and support the outpatient visit
- Ensures that data complies with regulatory and coding guidelines
- Reviews medical information to accurately assign and sequence the correct ICD-1 CM, HCPCS and CPT codes
- Adheres to the quality and productivity standards set by the department
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs
- 401(k) plan with employer contributions
- training
- tuition reimbursement
- educational programs
- flexible scheduling
- generous time off
- wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
