Hospital Outpatient Coder II HIM Facility Coding Remote

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

$23.09 - $30.01

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Please note:

While remote, we are only considering candidates in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Alabama at this time.

Hospital Outpatient Coder 2 is responsible for accurately assigning ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, CPT/HCPCS procedure codes, and applicable modifiers for outpatient hospital encounter types including but not limited to Emergency Room (ERs), Outpatient in a bed, Same day medicals (SMs) and Same day surgical (SDSs) records in accordance with official coding guidelines, payer policies, and facility-specific requirements. Sends queries to physicians or hospital staff, as needed, to ensure proper documentation for the appropriate assignment of codes.

This role ensures complete, compliant, and timely coding to support quality reporting, accurate reimbursement, and organizational integrity.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

Certified Physician coder (CPC) or Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) preferred.

Knowledge and

Skills:

Possesses excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Has vigilance and keen attention to detail. Possesses proper phone and email etiquette for frequent hospital and private provider exchanges. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with ability to meet productivity and quality standards.

Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology. Understanding of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS. Knowledge and experience using an encoder, and EMR required.

Ability to work independently in a remote environment. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to interact effectively with other staff members to complete certain aspects of job.

Usual Work Day: 8 Hours

Does this position formally supervise employees? No

If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

• Codes medical record documentation for outpatient services including but not limited to Emergency Room (ERs), Outpatient in a bed, Same day medicals (SMs) and Same day surgical (SDSs).
• Meets or exceeds established quality and productivity benchmarks. Assists in management of the DNFB to ensure minimal number of uncoded days
• Collaborates with Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI), billing, and revenue integrity teams to improve documentation, and optimize reimbursement. Identifies documentation gaps and escalates when clarification is needed.
• Contacts providers or other staff to obtain missing documentation timely to reduce DNFB accounts.
• Abstracts data with a high accuracy rate in accordance with established policy.
• Participates in creating a collaborative environment to promote excellence in coding and outcomes. Adapts to changing department demands to maintain high level of performance.
• Ensures compliance with medical coding policies and guidelines. Maintains coding credentials and up-to-date knowledge of outpatient coding changes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Occasional physical demands include:
Standing , Walking , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching overhead , Talk or Hear

Continuous physical demands include:
Sitting , Reaching forward , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard…