Certified Coding Associate

Job Summary

Working remotely on a full-time basis, the Coding Associate 2 will be responsible for coding and abstracting ancillary and outpatient records, including ambulatory surgery and emergency room documentation, while utilizing standardized coding systems and providing data assistance for various organizational needs.

Key responsibilities

• Code and abstract ancillary and outpatient records, ensuring accurate data collection and verification
• Assist authorized users in furnishing aggregate data for education, statistical analysis, and performance improvement activities
• Evaluate medical documentation to determine principal and secondary diagnoses for coding purposes

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in ancillary/outpatient coding, including CPT coding
• Certified Coding Associate (CCA) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification required upon start
• Higher-level coding education or advanced certifications (CCS, RHIT, RHIA) may be accepted in lieu of CCA or CPC
• Ability to extract pertinent information from medical documents and make sound coding decisions