CBO Certified Coder II

Driscoll Children's Hospital; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A children's healthcare provider in Corpus Christi is seeking a CBO Certified Coder II for part-time remote work. This role involves assigning ICD and CPT codes for outpatient medical records including surgeries, procedures, and urgent care visits. The ideal candidate will possess 3-5 years of coding experience, preferably in pediatric multi-specialty settings. Candidates must hold relevant certifications and maintain continuing education hours. This position offers a supportive environment focused on accuracy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related coding experience preferred.
• Pediatric multi-specialty coding experience preferred.
• Must maintain certifications and continuing education hours.

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD and CPT codes for outpatient records.
• Code records in a timely manner to meet productivity targets.
• Assist with billing staff questions regarding coding.

Skills

ICD and CPT coding

Confidentiality

Communication with medical staff

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

CBO Certified Coder II page is loaded## CBO Certified Coder IIlocations: Corpus Christi, TXtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: JR110657# ****Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family.*****Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below.***General Purpose of Job:**Assign ICD and CPT/Surgery codes and abstracting to all outpatient medical record types including Surgery, procedures, clinic and hospital visits, Urgent Care, and Ancillary from a part-time remote location in accordance with the department’s established accuracy and productivity requirements.Pediatric physician coding a plus and multi-specialty coding experience a plus.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:**To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required.* Always maintains utmost level of confidentiality.* Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.* Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.* Reviews the medical record and assigns the appropriate ICD and CPT codes.* Codes all assigned outpatient record types daily.* May assist with audits as needed.* Monitors assigned charge review work queue.* Codes records in a timely manner.* Maintains satisfactory coding performance in accordance with the department’s accuracy target and productivity requirements for each record type.* Assist with billing staff coding questions to assist with denials.* Responds to coding requests from internal and external customers, i.e. business office, physician office.* Requests information needed from physician as needed.* Participates in attending educational programs, hospital and departmental staff meeting.* Performs other duties as required by CBO Coding Manager and/or Director.**Education and/or Experience:**Select the one level of education and/or experience needed to successfully accomplish the essential duties of this job. Delete those that do not apply.High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 3 -5 years’ physician coding experience preferred. Pediatric multi-specialty coding experience preferred.**Certificates, Licenses, Registrations.**CCS, CCS-P, CPC, AAPC specialty coding certifications, RCC Radiology coding certification.Must maintain continuing education hours to maintain certification.