Outpatient Medical Coder — ICD-10-CM & CPT Expert

University Medical Center of El Paso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of El Paso is seeking a Certified Medical Coder to accurately code, sequence, and abstract outpatient records in line with ICD-10-CM and CPT guidelines.

You will engage with physicians to clarify documentation and ensure timely reimbursement while working within approved practices and maintaining data integrity.

Certification in CPC, CCS-P, or CBCS is required, with an AS in Medical Billing and Coding preferred.

Qualifications

• One year outpatient coding experience preferred.
• CPC, CCS-P, or CBCS certification required.
• High school diploma; AS degree preferred in billing and coding.
• Familiarity with CPT, ICD-10-CM and HCPCS Level II coding systems.

Responsibilities

• Code, sequence and abstract outpatient records per ICD-10-CM and CPT guidelines.
• Query physicians for documentation clarification.
• Work within approved practices, exercising independent judgment.

Skills

Health information systems

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Process improvement

Communication skills

CPT coding

ICD-10-CM familiarity

Education

High school diploma

AS in Medical Billing and Coding

Job description

University Medical Center of El Paso is seeking a Certified Medical Coder to accurately code, sequence, and abstract outpatient records in line with ICD-10-CM and CPT guidelines.

You will engage with physicians to clarify documentation and ensure timely reimbursement while working within approved practices and maintaining data integrity.

Certification in CPC, CCS-P, or CBCS is required, with an AS in Medical Billing and Coding preferred.