Coder, Hospital Outpatient

SSM Health; Missouri; Remote; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health is seeking a Coder for the Hospital Outpatient role. This entry-level position involves coding and abstracting inpatient accounts according to guidelines. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent experience and strong attention to detail. Join a dedicated team providing quality health care.

Benefits

Paid parental leave

Flexible payment options through DailyPay

Upfront tuition coverage via FlexPath Funded

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• Must have attention to detail and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assigns diagnostic and procedure codes for outpatient hospital accounts.
• Reviews HCPCS charges and codes for appropriateness.
• Generates coding queries for clarification regarding physician documentation.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Analytical Skills

Education

High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

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Location: MO-REMOTE

Worker Type: Regular

Job Summary:

Responsible for coding and abstracting inpatient accounts in accordance with coding guidelines.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

Primary Responsibilities

• Assigns accurate diagnostic and procedure codes according to clinical documentation and official coding guidelines for outpatient hospital accounts.
• Reviews HCPCS charges and codes for appropriateness of modifiers in relation to NCCI/CCI edits. Enters in accurate charge information, when appropriate.
• Monitors assigned work queues to ensure all records are charged in a timely manner.
• Generates coding queries for clarification regarding physician documentation as needed.
• Stays abreast of all changes in coding conventions and coding updates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience.

Experience:

• No experience required.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching, and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, and gripping.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Rare climbing.

Required Professional License and/or Certifications:

• Certified Coding Associate (CCA) - AHIMA
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - AHIMA
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - AAPC
• Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (CPC-A) - AAPC
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - AHIMA
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - AHIMA

Work Location:

Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

Work Shift:

Day Shift (USA)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

8702000033 HB Coding

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefits:

SSM Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid parental leave, flexible payment options through DailyPay, and upfront tuition coverage via FlexPath Funded. Explore all benefits on our website.

Additional Information:

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Learn more.

Job Levels and Functions:

• Entry level
• Full-time
• Health Care Provider
• Hospitals and Health Care industry