Outpatient Coder I - Remote

Conifer Health Solutions; Frisco (TX); Remote; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking an Outpatient Coder I for a remote position. The role involves assigning diagnostic and procedural codes to patient charts, ensuring adherence to coding standards, and maintaining high accuracy. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, relevant credentials, and proficiency in outpatient coding guidelines. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and benefits.

Benefits

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Holidays

Qualifications

• 0-6 months of medical record coding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews medical records to accurately assign diagnoses and procedures.
• Achieves and maintains accuracy and consistency in coding.
• Communicates and resolves coding issues.

Skills

Proficient in outpatient diagnosis coding guidelines

Effective in establishing and maintaining professional relationships

Accurate and detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of basic coding course

AHIMA or AAPC approved credential

Tools

EMR

Encoder support tools

Job description

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Job Summary

Responsible for assigning diagnostic and procedural codes to patient charts of moderate to high complexity using ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS, or other designated coding systems, in accordance with coding rules and regulations. Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding set forth by AHIMA. Abstracts required clinical information from the medical record.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Coding: Reviews medical records to accurately assign documented diagnoses and procedures, adhering to AHIMA's Standards of Ethical Coding.
2. Abstracting: Determines accurate abstracting elements, including discharge disposition, from medical records.
3. Coding Quality: Achieves and maintains accuracy and consistency in coding diagnoses and procedures, aiming for >95% accuracy, and in abstracting elements as per facility standards.
4. Productivity: Meets or exceeds coding productivity guidelines.
5. Professional Development: Keeps current with coding guidelines, attends mandatory seminars, and reviews coding updates regularly.
6. Issue Resolution: Communicates and resolves coding issues such as documentation gaps or physician queries.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient in outpatient diagnosis coding guidelines.
• Effective in establishing and maintaining professional relationships.
• Accurate and detail-oriented in task execution.
• Proficient with office equipment and coding software, including EMR and encoder support tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of basic coding course preferred.
• AHIMA or AAPC approved credential required.
• 0-6 months of medical record coding experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work sitting at a computer and answer calls.
• Willingness to travel as needed (up to 10%).
• Must meet vaccination requirements as per company policy.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Primarily office and hospital environment; includes sitting, walking through hospital departments, and working with medical records.

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly rate: $18.60 - $28.00, depending on experience and location. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, 401(k), holidays, and other voluntary benefits.