Coder, Hospital Outpatient

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Wisconsin.

📋 Description

• Accurately assign diagnostic and procedure codes based on clinical documentation and established coding guidelines for outpatient hospital accounts.

• Assess HCPCS charges and code modifiers for their suitability in relation to NCCI/CCI edits.

• Input precise charge information when necessary.

• Oversee assigned work queues to ensure timely charging of records.

• Create coding queries to seek clarification on physician documentation as required.

• Keep updated with changes in coding standards and revisions.

• Execute additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of relevant work experience.

• No prior experience is necessary.

• Certification as a Coding Associate (CCA) from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), or as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) from AHIMA, or as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC®) from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), or as a Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (CPC-A) from AAPC, or as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) from AHIMA, or as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) from AHIMA.

• Must be located in Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, or Wisconsin.

• Frequent use of the keyboard/data entry is required.

• Capability to perform necessary lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, sitting, standing, walking, reaching, repetitive movements, bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping, and occasional climbing.

🏝️ Benefits

• Regular employee status.

• Full-time schedule with 40 scheduled weekly hours.

• Protections under equal employment opportunity laws.