HIM Credentialed Coder-Outpatient (Remote)

Overview:

Responsible for accurate coding and abstracting of medical information for billing and statistical purposes, and entering the information into a computerized database.

* Position is classified as professional which requires a minimum four week notice upon resignation.

Talent Pool: Corporate Services/Professional

Responsibilities:

Ensure timely coding & completion of patient accounts to meet established department standards and/or goals.

Maintains accuracy in accordance with department standards

Monitor uncoded accounts & perform other workflow processes to support optimal revenue cycle performance.

Works with clinical staff/providers to improve documentation in order to accurately reflect severity of illness and appropriately support medical necessity and claims submission.

Successful completion of all mandated education prior to deadline.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or equivalent, Required

Associates, Healthcare Related Field, Preferred

Required - Completion of a formal course of study in medical terminology, disease processes, anatomy and physiology.

- Completion of formal course of study in medical coding, billing and regulatory compliance.

Preferred - Completion of ICD-10 formal course work

EXPERIENCE:

Required: 1-2 years experience in Acute Hospital Based Inpatient or Outpatient Coding

Preferred: 2+ years experience in Acute Hospital Based Inpatient or Outpatient Coding

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING:

REQUIRED

At least one of the following: AHIMA - RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P,

AAPC - CPC, COC, CIC, CHONC, CEMC

PREFERRED

AHIMA - RHIA, RHIT

with

AAPC - CCS, CPC, CCS-P, CHOC, CEMC, COC or CIC

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