Outpatient Coder II, HB Coding

Role Overview

• Utilizes technical coding expertise to assign appropriate ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes to outpatient visit types
• Reviews the medical record thoroughly, utilizing all available documentation to code appropriate diagnoses and procedures
• Interprets health record documentation using knowledge of anatomy, physiology, clinical disease process, pharmacology, and medical terminology to report appropriate diagnoses and/or procedures
• Sends appropriate physician queries when required for documentation clarification
• Meets established minimum coding productivity (90%) and quality standards (95%) for each outpatient encounter type

Requirements

• Credentialed by the AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association)
• CE requirement to remain credentialed is 20-30 CE's every two years
• 3-4 years of coding experience in an acute healthcare setting
• RHIT, RHIA or CCS credentialed

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• Lifecycle benefits