CODING SPECIALIST - OUTPATIENT

CalvertHealth; Prince Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CalvertHealth is seeking an outpatient medical coder to code and abstract outpatient records per established guidelines. The role requires AHIMA or AAPC certification eligibility within 12 months, and 1+ year of outpatient coding experience.

Knowledge of Meditech and 3M systems is preferred, with strong written and verbal communication and HIM workflow understanding. Education should be an Associate or Bachelor in HIM or Coding, or an equivalent combination.

Qualifications

• Codes and abstracts outpatient medical records according to established coding conventions.
• Education: Associate's or Bachelor's in HIM or Coding, or formal working knowledge equivalent.
• Certification: AHIMA (RHIA/RHIT/ CCS/ CCS-P) or AAPC (CPC/CPC-H) required on hire or within 12 months.
• Experience: 1+ year outpatient facility coding or related experience.
• Familiarity with HIM workflows and medical terminology; strong communication skills.
• Proficiency with computer systems and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Codes and abstracts outpatient medical records in accordance with established coding conventions and guidelines.

Skills

Outpatient coding

Communication

Independent work

Time management

Education

Associate or Bachelor in HIM or Coding

Tools

Meditech

3M Coding & Reimbursement

Job description

• Codes and abstracts outpatient medical records in accordance with established coding conventions and guidelines.
• Education:
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management (HIM) or Coding, preferred. Position requires formal working knowledge equivalent to a two or four year degree in HIM or Coding.
• Registration/Certification/Licensure:
• AHIMA Certifications (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P) or AAPC Certifications (CPC, CPC-H) required upon hire/transfer or within 12 months of hire/transfer.
• Experience:
• 1+ years outpatient facility coding or related experience.
• Familiarity with Meditech and 3M Coding and Reimbursement System, preferred.
• Other Requirements:
• Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Pathophysiology, disease processes, Pharmacology and Medical Terminology.
• Ability to effectively communicate with clinical and non-clinical staff, both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of HIM workflow.
• Ability to complete and submit physician queries as appropriate.
• Effectively communicates with clinical and non-clinical staff, both verbally and in writing, by implementing organization-wide communication techniques as a daily practice.
• Demonstrated proficiency of computer skills necessary to effectively complete position requirements.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks producing quality work that is timely.