Certified Outpatient Coder

Job Summary

To ensure accurate and timely coding of medical records, the full-time Certified Outpatient Coder will assign ICD-10 diagnoses and CPT-4 procedure codes for various outpatient encounters, working remotely while adhering to compliance and reimbursement standards.

Key responsibilities

• Assign ICD-10 and CPT-4 codes to outpatient visits, including Emergency Room and ancillary services, for accurate billing and compliance
• Monitor daily work to maintain coding quality and productivity rates, ensuring timely processing within established timeframes
• Comply with AHIMA ethical coding standards and support organizational goals while performing additional assigned duties

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Formal ICD-10-CM and CPT training
• 6 months to 2 years of outpatient coding experience in a facility healthcare setting
• Certification as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)
• Preferred associate or bachelor's degree