Outpatient Coder (Remote)

UMC Southern Nevada; Las Vegas (NV); Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Coding Specialist to ensure accurate coding for outpatient services. This role involves researching codes, abstracting medical information, and identifying opportunities for improvement. Join a team committed to providing the highest level of care while working in a dynamic environment that values precision and efficiency. If you have a passion for healthcare and coding, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to meaningful outcomes in patient care.

Benefits

Employer-Paid Pension Plan

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Qualifications

• 2 years of outpatient coding experience required.
• Knowledge of coding regulations and medical terminology essential.

Responsibilities

• Research and abstract medical information for accurate coding.
• Monitor coding trends and report discrepancies to management.

Skills

CPT Coding

ICD10-CM Coding

HCPCS Coding

Data Collection

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Formal Education in Related Field

Tools

3M 360 Encoder

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Webex

Job description

EMPLOYER-PAID PENSION PLAN (NEVADA PERS)

COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE

As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada's highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients.

We are home to Nevada's ONLY Level I Trauma Center, Designated Pediatric Trauma Center, Burn Care Center, and Transplant Center. We are a Pathway Designated facility by ANCC, and we are on our journey to Magnet status.

Position Summary

Responsible for researching codes and abstracting medical information to determine that accurate, complete and billable codes are provided for Outpatient/Physician Clinical services for UMC. Identifies and reports coding opportunities and recommendations for improvement. Monitors and reports trends and escalates discrepancies to management.

Education/Experience

Equivalent to graduation from high school and two (2) years of outpatient (physician's office, ambulatory surgery centers, emergency department, or multidisciplinary medical practice/group coding experience. Formal education in a related field may be substituted for experience on a year to year basis.

Licensing/Certification Requirements

To include one or a combination of the following:

1. Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
2. Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
3. Certified Coding Specialist
4. Physician based (CCS-P)
5. Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)

Knowledge of

Outpatient code sets including CPT, HCPCS, ICD10-CM/PCS, and Medicare hospital and physician outpatient coding and reimbursement regulations; current healthcare based technology and Electronic Health Record (EHR) practices; coding guidelines; departmental policies and procedures; medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease process and minor surgical procedures; laws, codes, rules and regulations governing area of assignment; revenue cycle workflows (charges/charge master, code edits, auditing, denials management, and document improvement); department and hospital safety practice and procedures; patient rights; age specific patient care practices; infection control policies and practices; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures.

Skill in

Coding and maintaining department specific quality standards and meeting productivity standards as documented by the department and organization; reviewing and abstracting information; data collection, manipulation and retrieval; reviewing and checking documents to ensure completeness and accuracy; meeting strict productivity standards; concentrating for long periods of time while dealing with distractions; reporting inconsistencies and discrepancies with established standards and guidelines; using 3M 360 or similar integrated encoder computer assisted coding systems; Webex; running queries; reviewing denials; preparing technical reports; paying attention to detail and accuracy; handling patient and organizational information in a confidential manner; using computers and related software applications; communicating with a wide variety of people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties; efficient, effective and safe use of equipment.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard equipment, sit and retain concentration for extended periods of time, vision to read printed materials and VDT screens, and hearing and speech to communicate effectively in-person and over the telephone. Strength and agility to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or an eligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification.