Outpatient Coder/Abstractor, FT Days (58102)

El Paso Childrens Hospital Corporation; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS is seeking an Outpatient Coder/Abstractor at El Paso Children’s Hospital. The role requires accurate coding and abstracting of outpatient records and active communication with physicians for documentation clarification to secure proper reimbursement.

This position emphasizes adherence to ICD-9-CM and CPT guidelines, with duties performed during daytime shifts within a health-care setting in El Paso, TX.

Qualifications

• Outpatient coder/abstractor with ICD-9-CM and CPT guidelines knowledge.
• Knowledge of health information systems practices, procedures, and guidelines.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing effectively.

Responsibilities

• Accurately code, sequence and abstract outpatient medical records per guidelines.
• Query physicians for documentation clarification to ensure timely reimbursement.

Skills

Health Information Systems knowledge

Problem solving

Service improvement

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Project management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

• Level: Experienced
• Job Location: El Paso Childrens Hospital - El Paso, TX 79905
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: High School
• Travel Percentage: None
• Job Shift: Day
• Job Category: Health Care

Position Summary

The Outpatient Coder/Abstractor accurately codes, sequences and abstracts outpatient medical records according to ICD-9-CM and CPT coding guidelines to achieve accurate and timely reimbursement and populate statistical databases. Queries physicians for clarification on documentation. Perform duties within approved practices, exercising independent judgment within pre-determined guidelines.

Qualifications: Minimum Position Requirements

• Work Experience:
  • One (1) year outpatient coding experience required.
• License/Registration/Certification:
  • None.
• Education and Training:
  • High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Skills:
  • Knowledge of Health Information Systems practices, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Ability to analyze and solve problems.
  • Ability to seek out new methods and principles to improve services.
  • Ability to utilize verbal and written communication skills effectively.
  • Ability to use interpersonal, presentation and project management skills.