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, RequiredAssociates, Healthcare Related Field, PreferredRequired - 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 CodingPreferred: 2+ years experience in Acute Hospital Based Inpatient or Outpatient Coding

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING:REQUIREDAt least one of the following: AHIMA - RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P,AAPC - CPC, COC, CIC, CHONC, CEMCPREFERREDAHIMA - RHIA, RHITwithAAPC - CCS, CPC, CCS-P, CHOC, CEMC, COC or CIC

Full Time (40 hours/week)