Outpatient Coding Specialist (Remote, resides within Ohio)

Freddie Mac; Shaker Heights (OH); Remote; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare services company seeks an Outpatient Coding Specialist to work remotely from Ohio. This role involves reviewing patient encounters and assigning accurate coding to ensure optimal billing practices. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and an associate's degree in health information management. The position offers opportunities for career advancement and a supportive work environment, making a positive impact on patient care.

Benefits

Career Advancement

Supportive Work Environment

Ongoing Training

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of ICD-10-CM and/or CPT coding experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy/physiology.

Responsibilities

• Review patient encounters and assign diagnostic ICD-10-CM and procedural CPT codes.
• Maintain productivity and quality rate according to established standards.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Anatomy/Physiology

Pathophysiology

Pharmacology

Communication

Education

High School Equivalent / GED

Associate's Degree in HIM

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Outpatient Coding Specialist (Remote, resides within Ohio)

Employer Industry: Healthcare Services

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Chance to make a positive impact on patient care through accurate coding practices
- Participation in educational and informational activities to enhance skills
- Maintains up-to-date credentials and coding knowledge through ongoing training

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Review patient encounters and assign diagnostic ICD-10-CM and procedural CPT codes according to established guidelines
- Accurately code outpatient ROP, ED, or professional physician services encounters
- Maintain productivity and quality rate according to established standards
- Ensure optimal CPT/ASC/APC/APG assessment within billing time frames
- Abide by the Standards of Ethical Coding set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

What is Required (Qualifications):
- High School Equivalent / GED (Required) and an Associate's Degree in HIM or approved coding certification upon hire (Required)
- Minimum of 1 year of ICD-10-CM and/or CPT coding experience (Preferred)
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology (Required proficiency)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills (Required proficiency)
- Demonstrated ability to use PCs, Microsoft Office suite, and general office equipment (Required proficiency)

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field (Preferred)
- 1+ years of experience in a healthcare coding role (Preferred)
- Experience with multiple coding systems and software (Preferred)
- Certification in additional coding specialties (Preferred)
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding work environment (Preferred)

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