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What You Can Expect:
Under general supervision, the Outpatient Coder is responsible for reviewing applicable documentation and assigning appropriate procedure and diagnosis codes.
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Reviews notations, diagnosis, or procedure information in medical record to assign or validate appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes, ensuring accuracy and appropriateness of codes.
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Applies basic knowledge of coding to solve unique or new cases resulting in the assignment and sequencing of diagnosis and procedure codes.
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Ensures documentation supports the level and type of service billed in compliance with billing regulations, provider documentation, procedures and coding guidelines.
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Maintains a thorough understanding of coding classification systems, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, pharmacology, disease processes, and surgical techniques.
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Maintains compliance with quality and quantity standards along with demonstrated competency coding all types of records as outlined in Coding Policies.
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Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
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Education: High school diploma or equivalent
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Experience: 1 year relevant experience
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Licenses/Certifications: Must have at least one of the following credentials: AAPC-CIC (Certified Inpatient Coder), CCS (Certified Coding Specialist), COC (Certified Outpatient Coder), CPC (Certified Professional Coder), CPC-H, CRC (Certified Risk Adjustment Coder), RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator), or RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician)
