Certified Hospital Outpatient Coder

Job Summary

To ensure timely and accurate coding of medical claims while maximizing reimbursement, the full-time Certified Hospital Outpatient Coder will work remotely, focusing on coding for critical access hospitals, emergency departments, and specialty clinics.

Key responsibilities:

• Abstract clinical information and translate medical documentation into appropriate diagnoses and procedural codes
• Review charge entry data, identifying and investigating incomplete or missing charges
• Maintain current knowledge of coding rules and regulations and communicate issues to management

Required qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate Degree preferred
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification required
• Three to five years of experience in emergency room coding, infusion coding, or specialty clinic procedure coding preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology is required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems