Medical Coder Outpatient

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Responsible for reviewing outpatient medical records for proper coding assignment.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities
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• Accurately assigns codes (CPT-4 and HCPCS) to outpatient medical records based on documentation in the medical record.
• Accurately verifies, modifies, and abstracts patient data to meet the requirements of data integrity and organization specific protocols and requirements.
• Understands the coding and classification system(s) revision cycle (ICD-10-CM and MSDRG annually) and takes the initiative to understand coding and classification system changes that impact coding, compliance, and reimbursement requirements.
• Utilizes the multiple electronic and hard copy resources available to assist in understanding and accurately assigning coding and classification codes.
• Works closely with the providers to identify the appropriate ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes in selecting the patients’ care plans, associated orders for treatment and any co-morbid conditions. Provides education on the appropriate documentation to support all codes captured by the providers in the electronic health record.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
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Required:

• High school diploma
• One year outpatient coding experience
• Current AHiMA registration or certification

Preferred:

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

Additional Information
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• Schedule:
  
  Full-time
• Daily Work Times: 8am - 4:30pm
• Hours Per Pay Period: 80
• On Call:
  No
• Weekends:
  No