Outpatient Coder - Chart Audit

DaMar Staffing; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

DaMar Staffing seeks an Outpatient Coder to work under general supervision, converting medical records after visits into payer-ready CPT/ICD-10/HCPCS codes for outpatient services in a primary care setting.

Eligible candidates have a CPC certification or nursing degree with CPC/CRC within 6 months, 2+ years preferred, and strong knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, anatomy, and billing. Training is on-site for 3–6 months, with potential transition to remote coding thereafter.

Qualifications

• CPC certification or nursing degree required.
• If nursing graduate without coding cert, CPC/CRC within 6 months.
• Minimum 2 years experience preferred.
• Knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS codes required.
• Billing experience with denials for multiple payors required.
• Anatomy and medical terminology knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Translate medical records into CPT/ICD-10/HCPCS codes for outpatient services.
• Complete charge sessions in a primary care setting.
• Adhere to medical coding guidelines and policies.

Skills

Medical coding

CPT ICD-10

Billing & denials

Anatomy knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

CPC certification

Nursing degree (LPN or RN)

CPC/CRC within 6 months

2+ years experience

Job description

Outpatient Coder

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
• Accurate documentation 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)