Outpatient Coding Specialist - ICD/CPT & Abstraction

El Paso Childrens Hospital Corporation; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso Childrens Hospital Corporation seeks an Outpatient Coder/Abstractor to accurately code and abstract outpatient records following ICD-9-CM and CPT guidelines. The role involves querying physicians when documentation is unclear to secure timely reimbursement and to populate statistical databases.

A minimum of one year of outpatient coding experience is required, with a High School diploma or GED. Strong communication, problem-solving, and project management skills are essential for success

Qualifications

• One year outpatient coding experience required.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Code and abstract outpatient records per ICD-9-CM and CPT guidelines.
• Query physicians for documentation clarification to ensure accurate reimbursement.

Skills

Health Information Systems

Problem solving

Innovation

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Project management

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

El Paso Childrens Hospital Corporation seeks an Outpatient Coder/Abstractor to accurately code and abstract outpatient records following ICD-9-CM and CPT guidelines. The role involves querying physicians when documentation is unclear to secure timely reimbursement and to populate statistical databases.

A minimum of one year of outpatient coding experience is required, with a High School diploma or GED. Strong communication, problem-solving, and project management skills are essential for success