Outpatient Coder - Chart Audit

Hattiesburg Clinic, PA; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Hattiesburg Clinic, PA is seeking an Outpatient Coder responsible for completing charge documents for outpatient services in a primary care setting. The ideal candidate will have a CPC certification or be a graduate from a nursing school, with solid experience and knowledge of medical coding guidelines.

This full-time position requires working on-site for initial training, with the possibility of transitioning to remote work. Strong multitasking abilities and excellent communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a thorough knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology.
• Minimum of two years of experience preferred.
• Knowledge of billing and prior history working with denials required.

Responsibilities

• Complete charge documents for outpatient services.
• Translate medical records into codes for claims processing.
• Comply with medical coding guidelines.

Skills

Knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to handle confidential information

Strong multitasking capabilities

Education

Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification

Graduate from a school of nursing (LPN or RN)

Job description

2902 W Arlington Loop, Hattiesburg, MS 39401, USA

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Outpatient Coder works under general supervision to complete charge documents for outpatient services. The Certified Professional Coder, LPN, or RN is responsible for reviewing a patient’s medical records after a visit and translating the information into codes that payors use to process claims from patients. The coder will work under general supervision to complete charge sessions for outpatient services within the primary care setting. The coder must have a strong work ethic as there is a productivity requirement with the completion of a minimum of 240 charge sessions daily. The outpatient coder will be responsible for complying with medical coding guidelines and policies regarding appropriate CPT/ICD-10/HCPCS codes.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification, or, graduate from a school of nursing (LPN or RN), required
• If candidate is a graduate from a school of nursing without coding certification, then AAPC (CPC and CRC) certifications must be obtained within 6 months of hire
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience, preferred
• Knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes, required
• Knowledge of billing and prior history working with denials for a variety of payors, required
• Must have a thorough knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology, required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong discretion and ability to handle confidential information
• Composure in fast‑paced, high‑pressure environments
• Willingness and ability to learn new technologies
• Dependable, punctual, and highly detail‑oriented
• Strong multitasking and independent‑work capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to follow established workflows consistently

WORK SCHEDULE:

Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM or 6:00AM - 3:00PM. (Must work on site for 3-6 months of training. Once consistently demonstrating the ability to code independently, with a high degree of accuracy, consideration for a transition to a remote position is possible)

2902 W Arlington Loop, Hattiesburg, MS 39401, USA