Outpatient Medical Coder (CPC) – EPIC & Compliance

Gritman Medical Center; Moscow (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Gritman Medical Center is seeking a Medical Coding Tech to assign E/M codes, ICD diagnoses, CPT/HCPCS and modifiers for outpatient encounters. The role includes training staff on coding issues and supporting coding compliance.

The ideal candidate has CPC, COC and CSS-P credentials with at least two years of outpatient coding experience, and is proficient with EPIC and 3M abstraction systems to ensure accurate data and optimal reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 2+ years outpatient coding experience within the last five years.
• Experience with E/M, CPT and HCPCS coding workflows.
• Familiarity with ICD-10-CM and DRGs in outpatient settings.
• Knowledge of CPT/HCPCS updates and coding guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Codes patient data using EPIC to ensure optimal hospital reimbursement.
• Meets productivity standards.
• Abstracts data from medical records using the 3M abstracting system.
• Verifies accuracy of patient identifiers to ensure proper chart processing.
• Reviews charts for deficiencies and completes required forms.
• Keeps up with CPT/HCPCS updates, NCCI edits and ICD-10-CM nomenclature.
• Complies with GMC coding guidelines and Billing Compliance standards.
• Participates in coding compliance activities and education.

Skills

ICD-10-CM knowledge

CPT/HCPCS knowledge

E/M coding experience

Abstraction skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Education

Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)

Certified Coder Specialist Physician (CSS-P)

Tools

EPIC systems

3M abstracting system

Microsoft Office tools

Job description

Gritman Medical Center is seeking a Medical Coding Tech to assign E/M codes, ICD diagnoses, CPT/HCPCS and modifiers for outpatient encounters. The role includes training staff on coding issues and supporting coding compliance.

The ideal candidate has CPC, COC and CSS-P credentials with at least two years of outpatient coding experience, and is proficient with EPIC and 3M abstraction systems to ensure accurate data and optimal reimbursement.