Coder II – Outpatient ED

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +32 more states.

📋 Description

• Conduct complex, specialty-specific professional fee coding for physician services within both office and hospital environments.

• Execute entry-level facility coding for straightforward outpatient encounters and basic inpatient services.

• Utilize CPT/HCPCS, ICD-10-CM, and ICD-10-PCS coding systems, including modifiers and E/M guidelines.

• Ensure that coding practices comply with AAPC/AHIMA guidelines, CMS regulations, and internal compliance standards.

• Recognize the necessity for formal clinical queries to enhance documentation clarity.

• Uphold accuracy and productivity standards that are suited to the complexity of the workload.

• Offer informal mentorship to new coding staff regarding professional coding intricacies.

• Work Monday through Friday during the first shift, totaling 40 hours per week.

• Occasional travel may be required for training or meetings.

⛳️ Requirements

• Possession of an active coding certification from AAPC or AHIMA.

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

• Completion of an accredited medical coding or HIM program (or equivalent practical experience).

• Foundational experience in facility coding for basic outpatient and inpatient records, gained through education, externship, or practical work.

• Familiarity with Epic or similar electronic health record systems is advantageous.

• Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and pathophysiology.

• Advanced expertise in CPT/HCPCS and ICD-10-CM/PCS coding systems.

• Basic knowledge of facility payment methodologies (MS-DRGs) as they relate to simple encounters.

• Excellent analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail.

• Capability to switch contexts between various coding guidelines.

• Ability to work autonomously, manage a diverse workload, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

• May occasionally need to lift up to 40 lbs.

• Competence in operating all equipment necessary for job performance.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive Total Rewards benefits and well-being programs.

• Premium compensation such as shift differentials and on-call pay.

• Incentive pay opportunities for select roles.

• Possibility for annual performance-based salary increases.

• Paid Time Off programs.

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.

• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer matching.

• Financial wellness programs.

• Educational Assistance Program.