OUTPATIENT CODER 2

Paycom - ATS; Alabama; On-site; USD 52,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS seeks a medical coding professional to analyze medical records and assign diagnosis and procedure codes following established guidelines. The role includes abstraction work and supporting the hospital revenue cycle to ensure accurate billing and coding.

Ideal candidates have completed a medical coding program and hold CCA/CCS/RHIT/RHIA certifications, with at least one year of related experience, strong analytical abilities, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Completion of medical coding from an approved health information technology program.
• Certification: CCA, CCS, RHIT, or RHIA.
• Minimum one year of experience in medical coding or related field.

Responsibilities

• Analyze medical records to assign diagnosis codes per coding guidelines.
• Analyze medical records to assign procedure codes per coding guidelines.
• Perform analysis of medical records for abstraction in support of documentation and coding.
• Assist in the hospital revenue cycle processing and workflows.
• Uphold patient safety and quality; promote exceptional patient/guest experiences.

Skills

Analytical skills

Computer skills

Multi-tasking

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Education

Medical coding program graduate; CCA/CCS/RHIT/RHIA

Job description

Job Summary:Analyze medical records to assign appropriate diagnosis codes following coding guideline.Analyze medical records to assign appropriate procedure codes following coding guidelines.Perform analysis of medical records to perform medical record abstraction.Assist in the hospital revenue cycle.Demonstrate and encourage team behavior and exceptional patient/guest experiences.Uphold and promote patient safety and quality.Education:Completion of medical coding from an approved health information technology program, currently a Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Management (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).Experience:Minimum one (1) year of experience.Additional Skills/Abilities:Analytical skills; strong computer skills; the ability to multi-task; detail oriented; good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills; and working knowledge of medical terminology and pharmacology.