Medical Records Outpatient Coder

WMH Alzheimer’s Support Group; Honesdale (Wayne County); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WMH Alzheimer’s Support Group seeks an inpatient coder responsible for coding and abstracting inpatient services, including Ancillary and Infusion Clinic charts. The role requires up-to-date knowledge of ICD-10-CM, HCPCS/CPT-4, and coding guidelines to ensure proper disposition and compliance.

Applicants should have hospital coding experience; CCS certification is preferred. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective time management are essential for success in this

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of medical records principles and practices.
• Familiar with anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and classification of diagnoses and operations.
• Understanding of ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding principles as per AHIMA competencies.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for coding and abstracting inpatient services, including Ancillary and Infusion Clinic charts.
• Maintain current knowledge of ICD-10-CM, HCPCS/CPT-4, modifiers, coding guidelines and disposition.

Skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Legible handwriting

Time management

Education

CCS certification preferred

Job description

Responsible for coding and abstracting of Inpatient services which include; Ancillary, Infusion Clinic charts . Keep current with ICD-10-CM, HCPCS/CPT- 4, Modifiers and coding guidelines and disposition.

• Good organization skills, detail oriented, legible handwriting;
• Knowledge of medical records principles and practices, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology and classification of diagnoses and operations.
• Possess a heightened level of knowledge and understanding of ICD 10-CM and CPT-4 coding principles as recommended by the AHIMA coding competencies. Prior hospital coding required; CCS preferred.
• Knowledge of insurance regulations helpful;
• Responsible party needs to be a self-starter and good at managing time effectively.

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