Outpatient Health Information Coder & Reimbursement Expert

Cape Cod Healthcare Inc; Hyannis (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis, MA is seeking an Outpatient Health Information Coding and Reimbursement Specialist to assign and validate codes for outpatient records, ensuring correct reimbursement and data accuracy.

You will work with official coding guidelines, perform documentation reviews, and query providers to obtain missing information. This role requires active AHIMA/AAPC certifications and at least 1 year of acute care hospital coding experience; strong attention to detail a must.

Qualifications

• English proficiency and clear written communication required.
• Active certifications CCS/CPC/RHIT/COC preferred.
• Experience with outpatient coding and reimbursement processes.

Responsibilities

• Assigns, analyzes, sequences and validates codes for outpatient records.
• Adheres to Official Coding Guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Reviews documentation to determine diagnoses, procedures and modifiers for billing.
• Queries physicians to obtain additional documentation when needed.
• Maintains productivity and accuracy targets in coding workflows.

Skills

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication

Prioritization

Education

CCS (AHIMA) Certification

CPC (AAPC) Certification

RHIT (AHIMA) Certification

COC (AAPC) Certification

Job description

Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis, MA is seeking an Outpatient Health Information Coding and Reimbursement Specialist to assign and validate codes for outpatient records, ensuring correct reimbursement and data accuracy.

You will work with official coding guidelines, perform documentation reviews, and query providers to obtain missing information. This role requires active AHIMA/AAPC certifications and at least 1 year of acute care hospital coding experience; strong attention to detail a must.