Outpatient Coder II, HB Coding

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

📋 Description

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

• Conduct a comprehensive review of medical records and associated documentation to accurately code diagnoses and procedures.

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

• Issue physician queries when clarification of documentation is necessary.

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

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

• Offer technical expertise to analyze system-related changes and engage in software modifications testing.

• Identify opportunities for enhancing computer-assisted coding (CAC).

• Address NCCI edits utilizing approved hospital modifiers.

• Leverage 3M Encoder resources to ensure precise coding.

• Clearly articulate the rationale behind coding choices when required.

• Function as a coding and reimbursement specialist for complex outpatient scenarios, which include observation stays, same-day surgery, surgery centers, and outpatient-in-a-bed encounters.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• RHIT, RHIA, or CCS credential is mandatory.

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

• Must complete 20-30 continuing education credits every two years to maintain credentials.

• Capacity to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Proficiency in ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding, HCPCS, CPT codes, and modifiers.

• Familiarity with anatomy, physiology, clinical disease processes, pharmacology, and medical terminology.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is preferred.

• 4 years of coding experience in an acute healthcare setting is preferred.

• Candidates must reside in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin, Ohio, Missouri, Michigan, or Florida.

🏝️ Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Loan forgiveness.

• 401(k) matching.

• Lifecycle benefits.

• Eligibility for a sign-on bonus.

• Opportunities for remote work.

• Resources for employee physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

• Protection against unexpected life events.