Outpatient Ancillary Coding Specialist

Employmentpeater :(): Full‑time

Department: Health Information Management

Join a team that values accuracy, integrity, and excellence in healthcare documentation. We’re seeking a skilled Outpatient Ancillary Coding Specialist to ensure precise coding of diagnoses and procedures across Emergency Room, Ancillary, and Recurring Account charts. This role is essential to maintaining compliance, supporting billing accuracyxi and contributing to meaningful data analysis.

• Review clinical documentation and assign accurate codes using ICD‑10‑CM, ICD‑10‑PCS, and CPT systems עור.
• Abstract key data elements郑 for reporting to CMS, HSCRC, and other regulatory agencies.
• Code outpatient and recurring accounts across multiple service lines, including JMC‑JMC/R, BHS, and Outpatient Rehab.
• Ensure coding quality supports internal and external reporting, billing, and analytics.

• Associate degree from an AHIMA‑approved program with RHIT credentials, or CCA credential (AHIMA), or CPC/CPC‑H credential (AAPC).

• Minimum 1 year of hospital effekt coding experience, including outpatient Ancillary records.
• Successful completion of an advanced hospital coding assessment.

• At least one of the following: CCA, CPC, or CPC‑H.

• Strong knowledge of ICD‑10 and CPT coding systems.
• Familiarity with federal coding guidelines, UHDDS, HSCRC reporting standards, and ethical coding practices.
• Proficiency in multiple software applications and coding platforms.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to navigate sensitive documentation and compliance issues professionally.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees’ well‑being and professional growth. Benefits include health სოცი, dental, and vision insurance available starting the first day of the month=Happy to Help

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen, and support one another. We provide warm welcomes, hospitality‑driven closures, and are always happy to help.