Coder I (Hospital Outpatient) - Full Time - Days

Texas Health Resources; Arlington (TX); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Coder I in a remote position, where you'll be responsible for accurately coding outpatient records. Candidates should have a strong understanding of coding guidelines and excellent communication skills, with opportunities for growth and continued education in a supportive environment.

Benefits

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Competitive health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment program

Qualifications

• Ability to apply definitions of principal diagnosis accurately.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in coding.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize decision tree logic.

Responsibilities

• Assigning ICD10-CM and CPT codes for outpatient records.
• Reviewing health record documentation for coding accuracy.
• Querying physicians for appropriate documentation.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Knowledge of ICD 10-CM

Knowledge of CPT Procedure Guidelines

General knowledge of EHRs

Ability to distinguish symptoms from diagnosis

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Automated encoding system

Job description

Coder I (Hospital Outpatient) - Full Time - Days

Coder I (Hospital Outpatient) - Full Time - Days

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Full Time - Remote

like you to join our Texas Health family.

• Work location: Remote, however, may be required to come in for training/meetings Required 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
  
  

25005649

Hospital Outpatient Coder I

Full Time - Remote

Are you looking for a rewarding career with a top-notch health care company? We’re looking for qualified Coder like you to join our Texas Health family.

Position Highlights

• Work location: Remote, however, may be required to come in for training/meetings Required 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
  
  

What You Will Do

• Reviews and interprets health record documentation to identify pertinent diagnosis/procedures that require code assignment for outpatient ancillary, diagnostic, therapeutic and emergency department records.
• Demonstrates appropriate utilization of coding software and coding reference material.
• Assigns/sequences ICD10-CM and CPT codes to selected medical records per Coding Guidelines, THR Coding Compliance Policies, CMS and other third party payers.
• Queries physicians to ensure appropriate documentation for accurate coding.
• Maintains adequate production.
• Abstracts pertinent information from patient medical records.
• Correctly identifies and abstracts all physicians and disposition codes.
• Maintains coding proficiency by keeping up-to-date on coding guidelines as published in Coding Clinic and CPT Assistant.
• Completes all required training and education.
• Completes appropriate continuing education units as required for any credentials/certifications held and/or THR coding compliance requirements.
  
  

Why Texas Health? As a Texas Health Coder you’ll enjoy top-notch benefits including 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, a student loan repayment program and more.

At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, excellence-driven culture make Texas Health a place you’ll love to call home.

Here Are a Few Of Our Recent Awards

• 2021 FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” (7th year in a row)
• Becker's Healthcare "150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare" (4 years running)
• “America’s Best Employers for Diversity” list by Forbes
• A “100 Best Workplaces for Millennials" by Fortune and Great Place to Work
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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