Outpatient Coder II - Remote

Overview

The Outpatient Coder II plays a critical role in ensuring accurate coding and reimbursement for outpatient encounters, adhering to regulatory standards and guidelines.

In Short

• Utilizes technical coding expertise for ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding.
• Reviews medical records to ensure accurate diagnoses and procedures.
• Interprets health documentation using knowledge of anatomy and disease processes.
• Meets established coding productivity and quality standards.
• Resolves NCCI Edits with approved modifiers.
• Utilizes 3M Encoder resources for optimal coding accuracy.
• Articulates rationale for coding selections as needed.
• Participates in software testing and identifies enhancement opportunities.
• Maintains compliance with AHIMA credentialing requirements.
• Contributes to a patient-first approach in a healthcare setting.

Requirements

• Credentialed by AHIMA with CE requirements.
• 3-4 years of coding experience in an acute healthcare setting.
• RHIT, RHIA or CCS credentialed.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (preferred).
• 4 years of coding experience in an acute healthcare setting (preferred).

Benefits

• Competitive benefits including tuition reimbursement.
• Loan forgiveness programs.
• 401(k) matching.
• Lifecycle benefits for employee well-being.
• Affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.