Summary
The Hospital Outpatient Coder reviews, analyzes, and assigns codes for diagnoses and procedures information that uses International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinic Modification ("ICD-10-CM"), Tenth Revision, Current Procedural Terminology ("CPT"), and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding ("HCPCS") coding. The Hospital Outpatient Coder promotes provider/patient continuity, accurate database information, and the ability to optimize reimbursement. In addition, this position ensures compliance with established coding guidelines, federal regulations, and accreditation guidelines.
Preferred Experience
Experience with coding oncology related services.
Minimum Education:
High School Diploma/GED
Minimum Experience Required:
Two (2) years health care outpatient coding experience with ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS classification
Minimum License/Certification:
Any one of the following certifications is required:
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(CCS) Certified Coding Specialist
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(CPC) Certified Professional Coder
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(CPMA) Certified Professional Medical Auditor
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(COC) Certified Outpatient Coder
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(CCS-P) Certified Coding Specialist - Physician
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(RHIT) Registered Health Information Technician
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(RHIA) Registered Health Information Administrator
Any relevant certification not listed above but issued from a governing body listed below may be reviewed and considered by the business to satisfy this requirement
Governing Body:
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American Health Information Management Association ("AHIMA") and American Academy of Professional Coders ("AAPC")
Training Required:
- Experience in coding hospital electronic medical records.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Experience with automated patient care and coding systems. (Cerner Electronic Health Record, OPTUM Enterprise Computer Assisted Coding, 3M encoder, Soarian financial billing system.)
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Competence with MS Office software (Word, Excel, Zoom and Outlook).
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Knowledge of American Healthcare Association ("AHA") coding clinic guidelines, ICD-10-CM and CPT coding guidelines, Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services ("CMS") guidelines, American Health Information Management Association ("AHIMA") and American Academy of Professional Coders ("AAPC") code of ethics.
Salary Range
$30.47 - $46.49
Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions.
We are committed to maintaining fair and equitable pay practices and regularly review compensation to ensure alignment across our workforce.
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