Senior Outpatient Coder - Remote

Overview

The Senior Outpatient Coder is responsible for accurately coding hospital outpatient records to ensure appropriate reimbursement and compliance with regulations.

In Short

• Codes outpatient, ambulatory surgery, and observation visit records.
• Maintains coding quality accuracy rate of 90%.
• Monitors daily work to facilitate billing processes.
• Communicates with hospital departments regarding billing issues.
• Complies with ethical coding standards.
• Utilizes critical thinking to resolve documentation issues.
• Performs coding corrections as assigned.
• Works under supervision to ensure compliance.
• Requires certification in coding.
• Prior experience in outpatient coding preferred.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Formal training in ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding.
• 2-3 years of outpatient coding experience.
• Certification as CCS, CPC, or COC required.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Familiarity with basic medical terminology.
• Computer experience and typing ability.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• Competitive pay range of $28.41-$40.35/hour.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Supportive work environment.
• Access to cutting-edge medical practices.
• Work within a leading academic health system.
• Engagement in innovative healthcare delivery.
• Potential for career advancement.
• Collaboration with medical professionals.
• Commitment to ethical standards and compliance.