OUTPATIENT CODER 2 (13827)

DaMar Staffing; Cullman (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Outpatient Coder 2 position at Cullman Regional Medical Center in Cullman, AL, is a full-time role focused on coding and revenue cycle support. The candidate will analyze medical records to assign diagnosis and procedure codes, and perform abstraction to support hospital billing.

Expect to be proficient in medical terminology, pharmacology, and have at least one year of coding experience; certification as CCA/CCS/RHIT/RHIA is preferred, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Completion of a medical coding program from an approved health information technology program.
• Certification as CCA, CCS, RHIT, or RHIA preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in medical coding or related field.
• Strong analytical skills, computer literacy, attention to detail, and communication ability.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and pharmacology.

Responsibilities

• Analyze medical records to assign diagnosis codes per coding guidelines.
• Analyze medical records to assign procedure codes per coding guidelines.
• Perform abstraction of medical records for revenue cycle support.
• Assist in hospital revenue cycle and improve patient safety and quality.
• Demonstrate teamwork and deliver excellent patient/guest experiences.
• Uphold and promote patient safety and quality.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong computer skills

Multi-tasking

Detail oriented

Written and verbal communication

Medical terminology and pharmacology

Education

Certified Coding Associate (CCA)

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

RHIT

RHIA

Job description

Outpatient Coder 2

Cullman Regional Medical Center - Cullman, AL 35056

Overview

Position Type Full Time Job Shift Any Category Health Care

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.

Qualifications

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.