Outpatient Coding Specialist

Health Information Associates (HIA); South Carolina; Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health information company is seeking a medical coder to code outpatient acute care facility records using ICD-10 and CPT codes. The role requires adherence to coding guidelines and productivity standards, alongside a commitment to improving coding skills. Ideal candidates must hold an RHIA, RHIT, or CCS certification, and have a minimum of 3 years of outpatient coding experience in an acute care hospital. This position is fully remote and requires high-speed internet access.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years outpatient coding experience in an acute care hospital.
• Independent, focused individual able to work remotely.
• High-Speed Internet via Cable required.

Responsibilities

• Codes all requested outpatient acute care facility records.
• Abstracts, codes and assigns necessary demographic and clinical data elements.
• Maintains quality and productivity according to client requirements.

Skills

ICD-10-CM/PCS coding

CPT coding proficiency

Computer proficiency

Ability to work independently

Education

RHIA, RHIT, or CCS certification

Tools

3M encoder

TruCode encoder

Job description

Overview

Codes all requested medical records using the most accurate and appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT codes in accordance with regulatory coding guidelines, best practices in the industry and HIA policy and procedures. Abstract key data required from the medical information consistent with UHDDS requirements, other regulatory and best practices. The coder will meet specified productivity and accuracy standards.

Responsibilities

• Codes all requested outpatient acute care facility records using the most accurate and appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT codes in accordance with coding guidelines.
• Abstracts, codes and assigns necessary demographic and clinical data elements required
• Uses 3M and/or TruCode encoder to ensure appropriate reimbursement.
• Writes appropriate, non-leading queries.
• Maintains quality and productivity according to client requirements.
• Completes all coding education as required within established deadlines.
• Commits to continually improving his/her coding skills by actively participating in all education sessions.
• Reports to the Director of Coding Services.

Qualifications

• RHIA, RHIT, or CCS
• Minimum 3 years outpatient coding experience in an acute care hospital.
• CPT coding proficiency
• Computer proficiency, able to research coding questions and utilize HIA’s internal educational resources.
• High Speed Internet via Cable (no Satellite or wireless cell based)
• Independent, focused individual able to work remotely.