Outpatient Coder II, HB Coding

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida, +6 more states.

📋 Description

• Assign the appropriate ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes for various outpatient visit types.

• Review medical records and documentation to accurately code diagnoses and procedures.

• Utilize knowledge of anatomy, physiology, clinical disease processes, pharmacology, and medical terminology to interpret documentation.

• Send queries to physicians for clarification of documentation.

• Adhere to Coding Clinic guidelines for HCPCS, CPT Assistant, coding conventions, and instructional notes.

• Maintain a minimum coding accuracy rate of 95%.

• Achieve minimum standards for coding productivity and quality, targeting 90% productivity and 95% quality.

• Provide technical expertise during system changes and partake in testing for software modifications.

• Identify opportunities for enhancing computer-assisted coding processes.

• Resolve NCCI edits using approved hospital modifiers.

• Utilize 3M Encoder resources to ensure coding accuracy.

• Clearly explain the rationale behind coding selections when required.

⛳️ Requirements

• 3-4 years of coding experience in an acute healthcare environment.

• Possession of RHIT, RHIA, or CCS credentials.

• Credentialed by the AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association).

• Completion of 20-30 continuing education credits every two years to maintain credentials.

• Capability to work with minimal supervision.

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

• Preferred: 4 years of coding experience in an acute healthcare setting.

• Must reside in IL, IN, IA, WI, OH, MO, MI, or FL.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive benefits package.

• Tuition reimbursement assistance.

• Loan forgiveness options.

• 401(k) matching contributions.

• Lifecycle benefits.

• Eligibility for a sign-on bonus.