Ambulatory Outpatient Coder Specialist

Kaiser Permanente; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KAISER seeks an Outpatient Coder Specialist to assign diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10-CM, CPT-4, and HCPCS codes for ambulatory records. You will interact with physicians to clarify documentation and ensure compliant coding aligned with CMS/NCHS guidelines.

Responsibilities include coding accuracy, productive throughput, and adherence to HIPAA while maintaining data integrity within Kaiser Permanente's systems.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of certified coding experience.
• Experience with ICD-10, CPT4, and HCPCS coding systems.
• Ability to communicate with physicians to clarify documentation.
• Knowledge of HIPAA privacy and data security.

Responsibilities

• Assign and sequence codes for diagnoses, procedures and services for APC assignment.
• Maintain timely coded records and meet coding accuracy and completeness standards (95% accuracy, 98% completeness).
• Interact with clinicians to resolve documentation gaps via established queries.
• Abstract patient information into electronic health records with accuracy and integrity.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Post high school coursework in medical records administration, anatomy, physiology and medical terminology

AHIMA certification program completion

Tools

ICD-10 coding

CPT4 coding

HCPCS coding

Microsoft Office

Job description

KAISER seeks an Outpatient Coder Specialist to assign diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10-CM, CPT-4, and HCPCS codes for ambulatory records. You will interact with physicians to clarify documentation and ensure compliant coding aligned with CMS/NCHS guidelines.

Responsibilities include coding accuracy, productive throughput, and adherence to HIPAA while maintaining data integrity within Kaiser Permanente's systems.