Outpatient Coding Lead & AR Optimization Expert

Yale New Haven Health; New Haven (CT); Remote; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health is seeking an experienced OP Senior Coder to support Outpatient Coding AR, ensuring accuracy and timely coding across all OP service lines. The role requires strong ICD-10, CPT, and PCS coding skills, with Epic and 3M experience.

The position also focuses on QA reviews, dashboards to monitor trends, and collaboration with partner departments to streamline workflows. A Bachelor's degree is preferred, with RHIT/RHIA or equivalent credentials encouraged.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of progressive outpatient coding experience.
• Proficiency in all OP service lines and experience with Epic and 3M.
• Coding credential (RHIT/RHIA or AHIMA/AAPC) or equivalent licensure is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day Outpatient Coding AR to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Serve as OP coding SME to staff and partner departments.
• Conduct regular QA reviews to identify coding errors and trends; coordinate with training/education teams.
• Maintain minimum 95% overall coding quality in diagnostic, procedural, and modifier codes; production coding as needed.
• Mentor and lead staff; assist in prioritizing workload to improve AR performance.
• Collaborate with Vendor Relations and other departments to streamline processes and coverage.

Skills

OP coding knowledge

Advanced Excel

Dashboard reporting

Billing/revenue cycle understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in health field

RHIT/RHIA preferred

Tools

Epic

3M

Job description

Yale New Haven Health is seeking an experienced OP Senior Coder to support Outpatient Coding AR, ensuring accuracy and timely coding across all OP service lines. The role requires strong ICD-10, CPT, and PCS coding skills, with Epic and 3M experience.

The position also focuses on QA reviews, dashboards to monitor trends, and collaboration with partner departments to streamline workflows. A Bachelor's degree is preferred, with RHIT/RHIA or equivalent credentials encouraged.