Outpatient Coder & Abstractor – CPC/CCS-P

Umcelpaso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of El Paso is seeking a Certified Coder/Abstractor to accurately code, sequence and abstract outpatient records per ICD-10-CM and CPT guidelines. You will query physicians for clarification and ensure timely reimbursement while populating essential statistics.

Required CPC or CCS-P certification and at least one year of outpatient coding experience, with a high school diploma or equivalent. Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10-CM/HCPCS Level II coding is essential.

Qualifications

• 1 year outpatient coding experience required

Responsibilities

• Code, sequence and abstract outpatient medical records per ICD-10-CM and CPT guidelines
• Query physicians for documentation clarification
• Populate statistical databases and ensure timely reimbursement
• Operate within approved practices and guidelines

Skills

Health information systems

Problem solving

Communication skills

CPT coding

ICD-10-CM familiarity

Education

High School diploma

CPC or CCS-P certification

Tools

Health Information Systems software

Job description

University Medical Center of El Paso is seeking a Certified Coder/Abstractor to accurately code, sequence and abstract outpatient records per ICD-10-CM and CPT guidelines. You will query physicians for clarification and ensure timely reimbursement while populating essential statistics.

Required CPC or CCS-P certification and at least one year of outpatient coding experience, with a high school diploma or equivalent. Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10-CM/HCPCS Level II coding is essential.