Outpatient Coding Pro II: ICD/CPT Specialist

Emory Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits start day 1

Student loan repayment assistance

Family-focused benefits

Wellness incentives

Ongoing mentorship and leadership

Job summary

Emory Healthcare seeks a Hospital Outpatient Coder Level II to assign ICD-9/ICD-10 and CPT codes for Ambulatory Surgery, GI, Infusion and Observation encounters, collaborating with physicians and coding staff to ensure accurate billing.

In this role, you will support regulatory compliance, address claim issues, and contribute to data extraction for HIM analytics. A relevant credential is preferred, with strong attention to detail and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two years acute care outpatient coding with outpatient diagnostic and ED coding.
• CIRCC preferred or CPC, CPC-H, CCA, RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P certified.

Responsibilities

• The Hospital Outpatient Coder Level II uses clinical coding knowledge, based on the Official Coding Guidelines and AHA Coding Clinic, to assign ICD-9/ICD-10 and CPT codes to the highest level of accuracy for each Ambulatory Surgery, Gastrointestinal, Infusion and Observation encounter. Works closely with physicians, clinical documentation improvement specialist, quality, and patient finance staff.

Skills

Acute care outpatient coding

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CIRCC or CPC/CPC-H/CCA/RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CCS-P certified

Job description

Emory Healthcare seeks a Hospital Outpatient Coder Level II to assign ICD-9/ICD-10 and CPT codes for Ambulatory Surgery, GI, Infusion and Observation encounters, collaborating with physicians and coding staff to ensure accurate billing.

In this role, you will support regulatory compliance, address claim issues, and contribute to data extraction for HIM analytics. A relevant credential is preferred, with strong attention to detail and teamwork.