Remote Hospital Outpatient Coder: ICD-10 Expert

Virtual Vocations Inc; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtual Vocations Inc. remotely supports the Coding department with a full-time Hospital Outpatient Coder to ensure accurate coding for hospital outpatient services and to maximize reimbursement while maintaining compliance.

Key duties include coding medical records with ICD-10-CM and HCPCS/CPT codes, addressing edits and denials, and sharing expertise to improve processes and train staff when needed.

Qualifications

• Must hold AHIMA or AAPC coding certification.
• 2+ years of outpatient hospital coding experience.
• Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10 coding standards.
• Experience with CMS Coding Guidelines and facility policies.
• Experience coding wound care, oncology, injections & infusions, or outpatient surgery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately code medical records for hospital outpatient services using ICD-10-CM and HCPCS/CPT codes.
• Review and resolve coding edits, denials, and rejections per CMS guidelines.
• Provide coding expertise, implement process improvements, and assist in staff training.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

HCPCS/CPT coding

CMS guidelines compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

AHIMA or AAPC certification

Tools

Epic

Job description

Virtual Vocations Inc. remotely supports the Coding department with a full-time Hospital Outpatient Coder to ensure accurate coding for hospital outpatient services and to maximize reimbursement while maintaining compliance.

Key duties include coding medical records with ICD-10-CM and HCPCS/CPT codes, addressing edits and denials, and sharing expertise to improve processes and train staff when needed.