Coder Outpatient - Cardio Vascular/Interventional Radiology

UC Health; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Health is seeking a Coding Specialist responsible for assigning diagnostic and procedural codes using appropriate coding classifications. You will review medical records, assign charges, and collaborate with departmental leadership to ensure accurate coding and documentation.

The role requires strong critical thinking, minimal supervision, and ongoing education to maintain coding proficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold one or more coding certification from AHIMA or AAPC.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Related experience preferred.
• CPR/BLS certification required before start date.

Responsibilities

• Reviews records to determine diagnostic and procedural code assignments.
• Assigns charges for clinics/departments as appropriate.
• Communicates with supervisor on coding, compliance and documentation issues.
• Seeks clarification from providers to ensure accurate coding and documentation.
• Maintains up-to-date coding knowledge through education and literature.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgement

Work with minimal supervision

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School diploma or GED

AHIMA/AAPC coding certifications

Job description

Coding Specialist

Assigns codes to medical diagnoses and procedures using appropriate coding classifications for assigned areas/record types.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews medical records to determine all appropriate diagnostic and procedural code assignments using the appropriate classifications systems.
• Assigns charges for applicable clinics/departments as appropriate.
• Communicates with department manager/supervisor on coding, compliance and documentation issues.
• Seeks clarification from healthcare providers or other designated resources to ensure accurate and complete coding. Enhances coding knowledge and skills with continuing education activities and by reviewing pertinent literature.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements:

• Essential:* Certified Coding Specialist* Certified Professional Coder* Reg Health Info Technician* Certified Hospital Outpatient Coder* Reg. Health Information Admin* Certified Prof. Coder Apprentice* CERT CODING SPEC-PHYSICIAN* Certified Medical Coder* Certified Coding Associate* Certified Outpatient Coder* Certified Ambulance Coder
• High School diploma GED.
• ADDITIONAL POSITION LEVEL CREDENTIAL INFORMATION: One of the following: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CCA, CPC, CPC-H within 1 year from hire (new hire and transfers)
• Related experience preferred
• Coding-related certification from AHIMA or AAPC as determined at position level.
• BLS - BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire. All renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.