Impactful Outpatient Coder II - Certified HIM Expert

Hartford HealthCare; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Coding Specialist in Farmington, Connecticut. This role includes reviewing clinical documentation, assigning appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes, and training new coders. Candidates should have an Associate's Degree, two to four years of experience, and a CPC, COC, or CCS certification. Strong analytical and organizational skills are essential. This position offers an opportunity for professional growth in a collaborative healthcare setting, adhering to high coding standards.

Qualifications

• Two years of progressive on-the-job experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office.
• CPC, COC, or CCS certification required and maintained thereafter.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and validates outpatient and professional clinical documentation.
• Applies knowledge of anatomy and clinical disease processes to assign codes.
• Assists in training new coders to understand internal coding policies.

Skills

ICD‑10‑CM diagnostic and CPT/HCPCS procedure codes

Strong analytical capabilities

Strong organizational skills

Proficiently read and interpret physician documentation

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Education

Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Products

Encoder and/or Computer Assisted Coding product (CAC)

Job description

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Coding Specialist in Farmington, Connecticut. This role includes reviewing clinical documentation, assigning appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes, and training new coders. Candidates should have an Associate's Degree, two to four years of experience, and a CPC, COC, or CCS certification. Strong analytical and organizational skills are essential. This position offers an opportunity for professional growth in a collaborative healthcare setting, adhering to high coding standards.