Arizona Outpatient Coder

Job Summary

To support healthcare operations, the full-time Arizona Outpatient Coder will assign and sequence ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for outpatient accounts while ensuring compliance with coding guidelines and utilizing electronic medical record systems in a remote setting.

Key responsibilities

• Assign and sequence diagnostic and procedural codes for outpatient accounts based on physician documentation and coding guidelines
• Review and analyze medical records for accurate code selection and compliance with corporate coding practices
• Assist Patient Financial Services with coding interpretations and resolve routine coding issues as needed

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's degree in a health-related field preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and HIPAA privacy rules
• Certification as CCA, CCS, CPC-H, CPC, COC, or equivalent required
• Experience in coding outpatient accounts preferred, including knowledge of Medicare and claim edit guidelines
• Familiarity with electronic medical record systems and computer-assisted coding software