Hospital Outpatient Coder-Remote

Mayo Clinic; Rochester (MN); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a HB OP Coder to review and assign codes from medical documentation for outpatient encounters. Ideal candidates will have an associate degree, at least 2 years of experience in hospital outpatient coding, and relevant coding credentials. This fully remote position allows flexibility in work location across the US and offers competitive benefits for employees.

Benefits

Medical plan options

Flexible dental coverage

Affordable vision plan

Pre-tax savings accounts

Competitive retirement package

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of hospital outpatient coding experience.
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or equivalent credential required.
• Experience with compliant healthcare billing and coding guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and assign codes from medical documentation.
• Ensure adherence to outpatient coding guidelines.
• Collaborate on coding and billing processes.

Skills

Technical coding rules and regulations

Knowledge of medical terminology

Healthcare billing principles

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) logic

National Correct Coding Initiative edits (NCCI)

Local Coverage Determinations (LCD)

Job description

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

The HB OP Coder reviews, analyzes, and assigns codes from medical record documentation to include, but not limited to, medical diagnostic and procedural information for outpatient medical and surgical encounters on the facility claim.

Qualifications

Associate degree and a minimum of 2 years of hospital outpatient coding experience. Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or coding credential of a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) required.

• Experience using the technical coding rules and regulations for hospital outpatient including injection and infusion hierarchical coding. Experience with Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) logic, National Correct Coding Initiative edits (NCCI), National Coverage Determinations (NCD), Local Coverage Determinations (LCD), and hospital outpatient coding guidelines for official coding and reporting.
• In-depth knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes, patient health record content and the medical record coding process.
• Experience of principles, methods, and techniques related to compliant healthcare billing/collections.

Additional Information

• This position is a 100% remote work. Individual may live anywhere in the US.
• This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship / we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. During the selection process, you may participate in an OnDemand (pre-recorded) interview that you can complete at your convenience.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the 'EOE is the Law'. Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.