Remote Outpatient Coder — Precision ICD-10/CPT Coding

CHRISTUS Health; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking an outpatient coder to ensure high-quality ICD-10-CM and CPT coding across multiple settings. The role involves reviewing clinical documentation, abstracting data into CHRISTUS Health EMR systems, and collaborating with departments to reduce denials and ensure accurate billing.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and AHIMA coding credentials or a health informatics/management degree, with 2 years of outpatient coding experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Baccalaureate Health Informatics or Health Information Management or AHIMA approved Coding Certificate Program preferred.
• Two years outpatient coding experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assign codes for diagnoses, treatments, and procedures according to ICD-10-CM and CPT guidelines.
• Extracts and abstracts required information from source documentation into CHRISTUS Health EMR system.
• Work from coding queue, completing and re-assigning accounts as needed.
• Maintain accuracy rate of 95% or better and meet productivity standards.
• Query providers for missing/unclear documentation in collaboration with HIM.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AHIMA coding certificate program or health informatics/management degree preferred

Job description

CHRISTUS Health is seeking an outpatient coder to ensure high-quality ICD-10-CM and CPT coding across multiple settings. The role involves reviewing clinical documentation, abstracting data into CHRISTUS Health EMR systems, and collaborating with departments to reduce denials and ensure accurate billing.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and AHIMA coding credentials or a health informatics/management degree, with 2 years of outpatient coding experience preferred.