Certified Coder I Outpatient

Job Summary

To support a top-notch healthcare company, the full-time remote Certified Coder I (Outpatient) will review and interpret health record documentation, assign ICD10-CM and CPT codes, and ensure compliance with coding guidelines while maintaining production standards.

Key responsibilities

• Reviews health record documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures for outpatient coding
• Assigns and sequences ICD10-CM and CPT codes according to established coding guidelines and compliance policies
• Maintains coding proficiency by staying updated on coding guidelines and completing required training

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, with completion of ICD 10 and CPT coding courses, or an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in relevant fields
• One year of experience in acute care hospital outpatient coding if holding only a high school diploma
• Certification as CCA, COC, RHIT, CPC, or RHIA required
• Proof of PPE/internship hours is mandatory
• Basic knowledge of automated encoding systems and electronic health record systems preferred