Outpatient Coding Analyst - ICD-10/CPT Specialist

DaMar Staffing; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health in Knoxville is seeking a Coding Analyst, Centralized Coding Outpatient to review medical records, assign ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT codes, and ensure accurate data for billing and reporting.

The role requires communication with physicians for documentation clarification, adherence to UHDDS standards, and participation in quality reviews. Full-time, day shift, with opportunities to contribute to timely billing and coding accuracy.

Qualifications

• No formal degree required; equivalent experience acceptable.
• Associate's degree typically sufficient; Bachelor's in related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review records to determine ICD-10 CM, ICD-10 PCS, and CPT codes.
• Verify data, abstract clinical information, and maintain database integrity.
• Use UHDDS standards for diagnoses, procedures, and comorbidities.
• Review unbilled accounts and ensure timely coding.
• Participate in coding and abstracting quality reviews.
• Clarify coding with physicians and assist other coders.
• Follow policies and safety standards; complete education assignments annually.

Skills

ICD-10-CM

CPT coding

Data abstraction

Physician communication

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Covenant Health in Knoxville is seeking a Coding Analyst, Centralized Coding Outpatient to review medical records, assign ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT codes, and ensure accurate data for billing and reporting.

The role requires communication with physicians for documentation clarification, adherence to UHDDS standards, and participation in quality reviews. Full-time, day shift, with opportunities to contribute to timely billing and coding accuracy.