Certified Outpatient Coder

Job Summary

To ensure accurate reimbursement and data integrity, the full-time remote Certified Outpatient Coder will assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for various outpatient services, while maintaining compliance with coding guidelines and corporate billing policies.

Key responsibilities

• Reviews and assigns appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for outpatient records, ensuring compliance with coding regulations
• Codes a variety of outpatient encounters, including emergency department visits and outpatient surgeries
• Collaborates with Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) specialists and billing teams to ensure complete and accurate coding

Required qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required
• 1-3 years of outpatient coding experience in an acute care hospital or healthcare system required
• Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) - AAPC required
• Associate Degree in Health Information Management or Medical Coding preferred
• Experience coding emergency department visits and outpatient procedures preferred