Certified Hospital Outpatient Coder

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Hospital Outpatient Specialty Coder.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform charge entry by reviewing data from practice sites and investigating incomplete or missing charges
• Abstract clinical information and translate medical documentation into diagnoses and procedural codes
• Maintain current knowledge of coding rules and regulations, and communicate issues to management

Required Qualifications, Training, and Education

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate Degree preferred
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required
• Three to five years of experience in emergency room coding, infusion coding, or specialty clinic procedure coding preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology required
• Proficient with Microsoft Office