Remote Outpatient Medical Coder – AHIMA/AAPC Ready

Sauk Prairie Healthcare, Inc.; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Fitness facility

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Free parking

Job summary

Sauk Prairie Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a Medical Coding Specialist – Outpatient to review medical reports and apply diagnostic and procedural codes for ambulatory services, primarily ED and Urgent Care. This remote role offers the option to work onsite and requires Wisconsin or Illinois residency.

The position involves auditing records, collaborating with clinical departments, and staying current with coding changes. AHIMA/AAPC credentials must be obtained within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of AHIMA or AAPC coding education or an Associate degree.
• Preferred: Associates degree in healthcare-related field.
• Certification through AHIMA or AAPC within six months of hire.
• Ambulatory coding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assigns outpatient codes (ICD and CPT) for facility and professional services.
• Audits EMR for accuracy of patient data and coding compliance.
• Clarifies coding guidelines with clinical departments and staff.
• Investigates denied claims and supports appeals as needed.
• Abstracts information from patient records using hospital information systems.

Skills

ICD/CPT coding

Auditing EMR

Communication with departments

Coding education

Education

AHIMA/AAPC coding course or associate degree

Associates degree in healthcare

Tools

EMR/HIS

Job description

Sauk Prairie Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a Medical Coding Specialist – Outpatient to review medical reports and apply diagnostic and procedural codes for ambulatory services, primarily ED and Urgent Care. This remote role offers the option to work onsite and requires Wisconsin or Illinois residency.

The position involves auditing records, collaborating with clinical departments, and staying current with coding changes. AHIMA/AAPC credentials must be obtained within six months of hire.