Outpatient Coder - part time (temp)

GeBBS Healthcare Solutions; East Haven (CT); On-site; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Part time

Job summary

GeBBS Healthcare Solutions, a leader in Health Information Management, is seeking credentialed Outpatient Coder Specialists to join their team in East Haven, Connecticut. The role requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in outpatient coding, particularly in large trauma Level I facilities. Responsibilities include coding outpatient procedures, abstracting patient data, and ensuring compliance with client policies. The position is part-time, requiring flexibility in working hours between 6am-6:30pm Pacific time, and is expected to last through mid-September.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in coding outpatient procedures.
• AHIMA certification preferred, AAPC may be considered.
• Experience in large trauma Level I facilities is essential.

Responsibilities

• Code all outpatient procedures according to client specifications.
• Abstract patient data, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Stay updated on coding policies and procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Facility OP coding

ICD-10-CM knowledge

Education

Credentialed medical coder

Tools

Healthcare abstracting software

Job description

GeBBS Healthcare Solutions is a leader in Health Information Management and Revenue Cycle Management. We are dedicated to fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration in the healthcare industry. We are currently seeking credentialed Outpatient Coder Specialists (part time) with a minimum of 3 years of experience to join our dynamic team.

Position Overview

As an Outpatient Facility Coding Specialist, you will play a crucial role in coding all diseases, operations, and procedures for outpatients in accordance with ICD-10-CM, UHDDS, and AMA CPT-4 standards. Your expertise in large trauma Level I facilities will be invaluable in ensuring the accuracy and compliance of our coding practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Code all outpatient procedures according to client specifications.
• Abstract patient data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with client policies.
• Stay updated on coding policies and procedures; seek clarification on ambiguous information.
• Utilize healthcare abstracting software and ICD-10 data sets.
• Initiate physician queries following client-specific procedures.
• Monitor and communicate regulatory changes to the Coding Supervisor.

Requirements

• Credentialed medical coder with at least 3 years of experience.
• AHIMA preferred, AAPC may be considered.
• Experience in facility OP coding for large trauma Level I facilities (SDS, OBS, OP) is essential; IR/Cath experience is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Working hours must be between 6a-6:30p Pacific time Mon-Fri only.
• This is a temp part time (20 hours/week) role looking to be through mid September.
• US Based.