Certified Outpatient Coder

Job Summary

To ensure compliant billing for interventional cardiology services, the full-time Certified Outpatient Coder will accurately code hospital outpatient encounters using ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes while working remotely with a flexible schedule.

Key responsibilities

• Accurately code all records according to appropriate coding classifications, reflecting diagnoses and procedures pertinent to patients
• Provide interdepartmental coding assistance and develop compliant coding methodologies utilizing reference materials
• Facilitate revenue optimization while maintaining compliance standards through auditing, training, and charge capture support

Required qualifications

• Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
• Knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems
• Experience with coding audits and compliance monitoring
• Understanding of regulatory guidelines and coding standards
• Ability to utilize electronic medical record systems for coding tasks