Coder, Hospital Outpatient

SSM Health; Oklahoma City (OK); Remote; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated coding specialist responsible for coding inpatient accounts according to guidelines. The role involves assigning diagnostic codes, monitoring work queues, and staying updated on coding conventions. Join a team that values accuracy and attention to detail in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Qualifications

• High School diploma or 10 years of work experience required.
• No experience required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Assigns accurate diagnostic and procedure codes.
• Generates coding queries for clarification.
• Monitors assigned work queues for timely record charging.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Certified Coding Associate (CCA)

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling.

MO-REMOTE

Worker Type: Regular

Job Summary:

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

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

1. 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.
2. Education:
   • High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience.
3. Experience:
   • No experience required.
4. 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.
5. Required Professional License and/or Certifications:
   • State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin
   • Certified Coding Associate (CCA) - American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA)
   • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA)
   • Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
   • Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (CPC-A) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
   • Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA)
   • Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA)

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

8702000033 HB Coding

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefits:

SSM Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid Parental Leave: One week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: Instant access to earned, unpaid base pay through DailyPay (fees may apply).
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: Through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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