Outpatient Coder (Certified) - Pro-Fee & ICD-10 Expert

DaMar Staffing; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational Incentive

Bilingual Incentive

Merit Increases

Deferred Compensation

Health Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Pension Plan

Holidays

Additional Benefits

Job summary

Health Care Agency in Ventura County seeks a Coder-Certified to perform outpatient facility and physician professional coding across hospital and ambulatory care settings. You will review medical documentation, assign ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS codes, and ensure accurate reimbursement under PPS, DRG, and APC methodologies.

Ideal candidates have knowledge of E/M coding and related guidelines, and strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of recent experience in acute care coding using ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, HCPCS, PPS and/or DRG assignments.
• AAHIMA/AAPC certifications required or preferred; knowledge of payer guidelines and coding compliance.

Responsibilities

• Code and abstract outpatient medical records and physician professional fees using ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, HCPCS, PPS and DRG.
• Review medical documentation for completeness and accuracy per guidelines.
• Query physicians for clarification to assign or validate codes.
• Provide education on billing guidelines and assist in audits and charge capture.

Skills

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

AHIMA CCS

RHIA/RHIT

AAPC CPC

Tools

ICD-10-CM

ICD-10-PCS

CPT

HCPCS

Job description

Health Care Agency in Ventura County seeks a Coder-Certified to perform outpatient facility and physician professional coding across hospital and ambulatory care settings. You will review medical documentation, assign ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS codes, and ensure accurate reimbursement under PPS, DRG, and APC methodologies.

Ideal candidates have knowledge of E/M coding and related guidelines, and strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.