Remote - Clinic/Outpatient Coder III

Mosaic Life Care; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Clinic/Outpatient Coder III for remote employment. The position requires proficiency in ICD-10-CM and CPT coding for outpatient services, with responsibilities including coding procedures, training new coders, and ensuring the accuracy of medical records. Candidates must have relevant certifications and coding experience, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance in health information services.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Physiology required.
• Must obtain CCS, RHIA, RHIT, CPC, and/or CCSP within 180 days.
• Five years of experience in Health Information Services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Codes procedures and diagnoses using ICD-10-CM and CPT.
• Participates in professional development activities.
• Communicates with providers to ensure documentation accuracy.
• Generates reports for data cleanup and auditing.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT coding

Medical Terminology

Anatomy

Physiology

Education

High school diploma

Coding education

CCS, RHIA, RHIT, CPC, or CCSP certification

COC certification

Job description

Details

• Remote - Clinic/Outpatient Coder III
• Outpatient Coding
• Full Time Status
• Variable Shift
• Pay: $23.56 - $35.34 / hour

Summary

• Candidates residing in the following states will be considered for remote employment: Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, and Virginia. Remote work will not be permitted from any other state at this time.
• Expected to be proficient in assigning ICD-10-CM and/or CPT codes for services such as outpatient complex surgeries, observations (non-obstetric), interventional radiology, radiation oncology, and/or non-complex inpatient coding encounters. Clinic coders should be proficient in coding for all non-surgery specialty areas, primary care, or complex surgeries.
• This position works under the guidance and supervision of the HIM Outpatient APC and Clinic Coding Manager and is employed by Mosaic Health System.

Duties

• Codes procedures and diagnoses using ICD-10-CM and CPT classification systems, following official coding guidelines, CMS guidelines, and Mosaic compliance standards.
• Participates in professional development activities such as workshops, conferences, and in-services, maintaining appropriate records of participation.
• Communicates with providers and queries them to ensure documentation provides the highest level of specificity.
• May assist in training newly hired coders.
• Collaborates with Patient Financial Services to verify and modify charges and coding to ensure accuracy, payer compliance, and proper documentation.
• Generates reports for data cleanup, auditing, edits, and denials.
• Ensures data accuracy of State HIDI data by responding to received edits.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have coding education, a high school diploma, and knowledge of Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Physiology.
• Required to obtain CCS, RHIA, RHIT, CPC, and/or CCSP within 180 days of employment. Must also obtain COC within 180 days.
• Five years of experience in a Health Information Services department performing detailed work with familiarity with patient medical records is preferred.