Outpatient Coding Specialist (Remote, resides within Ohio)

University Hospitals; Shaker Heights (OH); Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a detail-oriented coding specialist to ensure accurate coding of outpatient medical records. In this pivotal role, you will review patient encounters, assign appropriate ICD-10-CM and CPT codes, and maintain high standards of coding compliance. This position offers the chance to contribute to the quality of patient care while adhering to established regulations and guidelines. If you're passionate about healthcare and coding, this is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Responsible for coding outpatient and professional medical records accurately.
• Maintains coding knowledge and skills through education and resources.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient encounters and assigns diagnostic and procedural codes.
• Ensures compliance with coding guidelines and hospital standards.

Skills

ICD-10-CM Coding

CPT Coding

Medical Record Review

Coding Compliance

Education

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

Associate's Degree in Health Information Technology

Job description

Description
A Brief Overview

Responsible for accurately and timely coding of outpatient and professional medical records following established coding, CMS regulations and hospital guidelines. Reviews all types of outpatient encounters and accurately codes diagnostic and procedural information following coding guidelines and regulations information including, facility specific guidelines and federal regulations.

What You Will Do

• Reviews patient encounters and assigns diagnostic ICD-10-CM and or/procedural CPT codes according to established coding, CMS and hospital guidelines.


• Responsible for accurately coding outpatient ROP, ED or professional physician services encounters.


• Maintains productivity and quality rate according to established standards.


• Ensures optimal CPT /ASC/APC/APG assessment.


• Works within UH billing time frames.


• Maintains coding knowledge and skills via written coding resources, clinical information and educational webinars. Maintains knowledge of guidelines and regulations affecting the UHHS Coding Department. Maintains up to date credentials.


• Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

Additional Responsibilities

• Participates in educational and informational activities.


• Performs other duties as assigned.


• Complies with all policies and standards.


• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.


• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.