Outpatient Hospital Reimbursement & Coding Specialist III, Remote

Freddie Mac; Chattanooga (TN); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Healthcare Services is seeking a skilled Coding Specialist. This remote position requires coding certification and experience in an acute care hospital. You'll be tasked with ensuring coding accuracy, compliance, and contributing to performance improvement initiatives within a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Opportunity for career advancement

Supportive work environment

Flexibility in remote work

Qualifications

• Coding certification (e.g., RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CPC, CPC-H) required.
• Minimum of 4 years coding experience in an acute care hospital.

Responsibilities

• Assign and sequence diagnosis and procedure codes based on medical documentation.
• Review and validate accuracy of Admission-Discharge-Transfer (ADT) data.
• Collaborate with leadership for clarification on ambiguous documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of coding conventions

Proficient in MS Office

Education

BS or AS degree in Health Information Management

Job description

Employer Industry: Healthcare Services

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
- Work remotely from various states, providing flexibility
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Chance to make a positive impact on coding accuracy and healthcare reimbursement
- Adherence to high coding quality standards and continuous improvement initiatives

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Assign and sequence diagnosis and procedure codes for inpatient and outpatient encounters based on medical record documentation
- Review and validate accuracy of Admission-Discharge-Transfer (ADT) data fields and address coding edits as necessary
- Collaborate with leadership to obtain additional information for ambiguous documentation through physician clarification processes
- Follow charge verification processes for outpatient coding and ensure compliance with coding policies
- Participate in performance improvement initiatives and maintain productivity and quality standards

What is Required (Qualifications):
- Must possess coding certification (e.g., RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CPC, or CPC-H)
- Minimum of 4 years of coding experience in an acute care hospital
- Knowledge of coding conventions and CMS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting ICD-10-CM
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral
- Proficient in navigating Electronic Medical Records and basic MS Office applications

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- BS or AS degree in Health Information Management Administration or Health Information Technician from an accredited program
- Experience in a Level 1 Academic medical center
- Familiarity with clinical content standards
- Demonstrated ability to optimize coding for reimbursement

#HealthcareServices #RemoteWork #Coding #CareerGrowth #HealthcareReimbursement

We prioritize candidate privacy and champion equal-opportunity employment. Central to our mission is our partnership with companies that share this commitment. We aim to foster a fair, transparent, and secure hiring environment for all. If you encounter any employer not adhering to these principles, please bring it to our attention immediately.
We are not the EOR (Employer of Record) for this position. Our role in this specific opportunity is to connect outstanding candidates with a top-tier employer.