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Role Description

This role involves coding outpatient records for a healthcare organization.

• 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.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent with completion of ICD 10 and CPT Coding courses/program from a nationally recognized organization (e.g., AAPC, AHIMA) - Must provide proof of PPE/Internship
• Associate's Degree in Health Information Technology
• Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Administration
• 1 year experience in acute care hospital outpatient coding preferred, or if completion of ICD 10 and CPT Coding courses/program, or Associate's Degree in HIT, or Bachelor's Degree in HIA - no experience required

Requirements

• CCA - Certified Coding Associate (12 Months)
• COC - Certified Outpatient Coder (12 Months)
• RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician (12 Months)
• CPC - Certified Professional Coder (12 Months)
• RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator (12 Months)
• 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

Skills

• 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