Outpatient Coding Specialist: Drive Accurate Billing

Covenant HealthCare; Saginaw (MI); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement with employer match

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Zusammenfassung

Covenant HealthCare in Saginaw, MI seeks a Health Information Management Coding Specialist Outpatient to ensure accurate coding for outpatient, ambulatory surgery, observation, and related services, supporting reimbursement and data integrity.

The role emphasizes adherence to coding guidelines (ICD-10-CM, CPT-4), collaboration with physicians and staff, and maintaining HIPAA compliance, with a focus on timely completion and quality.

Qualifikationen

• RHIA/RHIT/CCS credential required.
• Acute care outpatient coding experience preferred.
• Clinical documentation knowledge of outpatient coding preferred.

Aufgaben

• Adhere to outpatient coding rules for APC assignment.
• Maintain timely coding with quality and turnaround targets.
• Collaborate with HIM department and physicians.
• Assist in audits, denials, and appeals.
• Identify lean opportunities to improve coding efficiency.
• Mentor staff and train new employees.

Kenntnisse

Advanced communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Work under deadlines

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

RHIA, RHIT, or CCS credential

Bachelor's or Associate degree eligible

Tools

VitalWare

Lawson

Excel

Encoder

Jobbeschreibung

Covenant HealthCare in Saginaw, MI seeks a Health Information Management Coding Specialist Outpatient to ensure accurate coding for outpatient, ambulatory surgery, observation, and related services, supporting reimbursement and data integrity.

The role emphasizes adherence to coding guidelines (ICD-10-CM, CPT-4), collaboration with physicians and staff, and maintaining HIPAA compliance, with a focus on timely completion and quality.