Outpatient Coder I: ICD/CPT Expert (Remote After Training)

Beatrice Community Hospital and Health Center; Beatrice (NE); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Beatrice Community Hospital and Health Center seeks an Outpatient Coder I responsible for assessing documentation and verifying ICD and CPT codes, ensuring timely coding turnaround and maintaining quality standards across patient records.

A high school diploma is required; a health-related program is preferred, with E/M experience and CPC Apprentice status favored. Full-time schedule; some remote work may be available after training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Post-secondary health-related program preferred.
• E/M coding experience preferred.
• CPC Apprentice preferred.
• 2-3 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Outpatient Coder I assesses documentation and verifies the correct ICD and CPT codes to patient medical records.
• Monitors records for timely coding turnaround and maintains coding and documentation quality standards.
• Performs audits to support data quality and medical necessity.

Job description

Beatrice Community Hospital and Health Center seeks an Outpatient Coder I responsible for assessing documentation and verifying ICD and CPT codes, ensuring timely coding turnaround and maintaining quality standards across patient records.

A high school diploma is required; a health-related program is preferred, with E/M experience and CPC Apprentice status favored. Full-time schedule; some remote work may be available after training.