Outpatient Coding Specialist - ICD-10/CPT Expert (Day Shift)

Reid Health; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Reid Health is seeking a skilled Coding Specialist to assign ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT codes for the Richmond and Connersville locations, ensuring accurate APC groupings and complete abstraction of medical records.

The role requires knowledge of coding guidelines, accuracy in data entry, and collaboration with providers and supervisors while maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations. Benefits include a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• CCS/CPC/RHIT/RHIA or equivalent certification preferred.
• One year of same-day surgery/observation coding experience preferred.
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT coding systems.
• Ability to abstract information accurately and follow regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Codes outpatient medical records for quality planning and reimbursement per ICD-10-CM and CPT classifications.
• Performs data entry/abstraction on patients into the computer system.
• Calculates proper APC assignments.
• Assists providers with diagnosis determination as needed.
• Keeps current with coding guidelines, rules, and new codes.
• Refers coding questions to Coding Manager, Supervisor, or Director.
• Works edit queues to ensure correct coding and modifiers.
• Assists with data abstraction for special studies.
• Supports other departments with coding functions as needed.
• Codes encounters in line with productivity and quality standards.
• Ensures compliance with federal/state regulations to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse.

Skills

ICD-10-CM/PCS coding

CPT coding

Data entry

APC assignment

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CCS / CPC / RHIT / RHIA certification

Job description

Reid Health is seeking a skilled Coding Specialist to assign ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT codes for the Richmond and Connersville locations, ensuring accurate APC groupings and complete abstraction of medical records.

The role requires knowledge of coding guidelines, accuracy in data entry, and collaboration with providers and supervisors while maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations. Benefits include a supportive work environment.