Hospital Outpatient Coder I

Role Overview

• Reviews and interprets health record documentation to identify pertinent diagnosis/procedures that require code assignment for outpatient ancillary, diagnostic, therapeutic and emergency department records.
• Maintains adequate production.
• Abstracts pertinent information from patient medical records.
• Maintains coding proficiency by keeping up-to-date on coding guidelines as published in Coding Clinic and CPT Assistant.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
• Completion of ICD 10 and CPT Coding courses/program from a nationally recognized organization i.e. AAPC, AHIMA
• Must provide proof of PPE/Internship REQUIRED or Associate's Degree Health Information Technology REQUIRED or Bachelor's Degree Health Information Administration REQUIRED
• 1 year experience in acute care hospital outpatient coding preferred or no experience required if completion of ICD 10 and CPT Coding courses/program, or Associate's Degree in HIT, or Bachelor's Degree in HIA
• CCA
• Certified Coding Associate 12 Months REQUIRED or COC
• Certified Outpatient Coder 12 Months REQUIRED or RHIT
• Registered Health Information Technician 12 Months REQUIRED or CPC
• Certified Professional Coder 12 Months REQUIRED or RHIA
• Registered Health Information Administrator 12 Months REQUIRED
• Other Team members hired prior to January 2021 will have 12 months to obtain coding certification as outlined in job description
• due January 31, 2025 12 Months REQUIRED
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to apply definition of principal diagnosis to arrive at correct code assignment
• Accurately distinguishes between symptoms and a true diagnosis
• Applies knowledge of ICD 10-CM and CPT Procedure Guidelines for simple procedures
• Able to read and interpret health record documentation relevant to coding, typically provided by a single provider
• Keeps abreast of new developments in coding
• Basic knowledge of automated encoding system and computer assisted coding methods
• General knowledge of EHRs (electronic health record systems)
• Demonstrated ability to utilize decision tree logic to arrive at basic coding assignment preferred
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word

Benefits

• 401(k) with match
• Paid time off
• Competitive health insurance choices
• Healthcare and dependent care spending account options
• Wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan repayment program