Outpatient Facility Medical Coder with RHIT/RHIA (Remote for WA/OR ONLY)

MDA Edge; Oregon; Remote; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Outpatient Facility Medical Coder to perform coding for patients' health records. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, coding experience, and relevant certifications. This full-time position offers a competitive pay range and the opportunity to work remotely in WA/OR.

Qualifications

• At least two years of related coding experience or 18 months in an Apprentice program.
• Must hold RHIT or RHIA certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate diagnosis and procedures coding for patients' health records.
• Review medical records, assign accurate codes, and validate CAC assignments.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Analytical Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Outpatient Facility Medical Coder with RHIT/RHIA (Remote for WA/OR ONLY)

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This range is provided by MDA Edge. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$27.26/hr - $32.00/hr

Job Summary:

• Independently perform accurate diagnosis and procedures coding for patients' health records across various settings (ED, ASC, HAS, OBS, IP, etc.), maintaining quality and productivity standards for ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and HCPCS/CPT systems.
• Follow established coding guidelines from CMS, NCHS, AMA, NCCI, UHDDS, Medicaid, and organizational directives.
• Communicate with physicians for clarification, understand clinical content, and abstract data accordingly.
• Attend on-site training for one week or until departmental expectations are met.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Review medical records, assign accurate codes, validate CAC assignments, and utilize coding software and systems effectively.
• Analyze charts for completeness and accuracy, ensuring compliance with CMS guidelines, and meet productivity and quality benchmarks.
• Utilize resources like Coding Clinic and CPT Assistant, stay updated on coding regulations, and participate in educational sessions.
• Assist with special projects, maintain confidentiality, and collaborate with team members.

Basic Qualifications:

• At least two years of related coding experience or 18 months in an Apprentice program.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Must hold one of the following: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).

Additional Requirements:

• Experience with EMR systems, intermediate computer skills, knowledge of disease processes, procedures, and coding principles.
• Proficiency in medical terminology, pharmacology, and coding standards.
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills.
• Effective time management, organization, analytical skills, and ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Adherence to AHIMA's ethical coding standards.
• Successful completion of a coding skills test with a minimum score of 75%.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of experience in health information and Medicare reimbursement guidelines.
• Proficiency with EMR, Microsoft Office, and related software.
• Knowledge of ICD-10 guidelines, CMS HCC Risk Adjustment, and data validation.
• Degree in Health Information Management preferred.

Additional Details:

Employee Status: Regular

Travel: No

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Job Type: Full-time