Coder I (Outpatient) - Full Time - Remote

Texas Health Resources; Arlington (TX); Remote; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Medical

Dental

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Job summary

Texas Health Resources is seeking a Coder I (Outpatient) to join our HIMS Coding Department in a fully remote role. You will review outpatient records, assign ICD-10-CM and CPT codes, and interact with physicians to ensure complete documentation.

The position supports 100% remote work with flexible hours and a focus on work/life balance. Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of outpatient coding experience or related education, and hold relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Education and/or experience requirements as listed.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret health record docs to identify diagnoses/procedures needing coding for outpatient records.
• Use coding software and reference materials appropriately.
• Assign/sequences ICD-10-CM and CPT codes per guidelines and payer rules.
• Query physicians to ensure proper documentation for accurate coding.
• Maintain adequate production.
• Abstract pertinent information from patient records.
• Identify and abstract physician and disposition codes.
• Stay up-to-date on coding guidelines published in Coding Clinic and CPT Assistant.
• Complete all required training and education.
• Complete continuing education units as required for credentials.

Skills

Communication

Principal diagnosis rules

Symptoms vs diagnosis

ICD-10-CM & CPT guidelines

Medical record review

Coding education staying current

Automated encoding systems

EHR knowledge

Decision tree logic

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent with ICD-10 and CPT courses

Associate's Degree HIT / Health-related field

Bachelor's Degree HIT / Health-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Coder I (Outpatient)

Are you looking for a rewarding career with a top-notch healthcare company?

We are looking for qualified coders like you to join our Texas Health Family

Work location: Remote

Work hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

HIMS Coding Department Highlights

• 100% remote work

• Flexible hours/scheduling

• Terrific work/life balance

Approved Remote Work States

• Arkansas

• Florida

• Georgia

• Missouri

• North Carolina

• Oklahoma

• Tennessee

• Utah

Here's What You Need

Education

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent With completion of ICD 10 and CPT Coding courses/program from a nationally accredited organization i.e. AAPC, AHIMA REQUIRED or

• Associate's Degree Health Information Technology, Nursing, or other healthcare related field REQUIRED or

• Bachelor's Degree Health Information Technology, Nursing, or other healthcare related field REQUIRED

Experience

• 1 Year Acute Care Hospital Outpatient Coding - preferred or

• If completion of ICD 10 and CPT Coding courses/program, or Associate's Degree in HIT, or Bachelor's Degree in HIA - no experience required

Licenses and Certifications

• CCA - Certified Coding Associate Upon Hire REQUIRED or

• COC - Certified Outpatient Coder Upon Hire REQUIRED or

• CPC - Certified Professional Coder Upon Hire REQUIRED or

• CCS - Certified Coding Specialist Upon Hire REQUIRED or

• RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician Upon Hire Req Or

• RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator Upon Hire 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 ICD-10-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.

Additional perks of being a Texas Heath Coder

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.

• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

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• Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to [e-mail] .

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