Certified Outpatient Coder

Job Summary

To support a multidisciplinary team, the full-time Certified Outpatient Coder will be responsible for the timely and accurate assignment of diagnostic and procedural codes for outpatient charts across multiple facilities, working remotely to meet quality and production goals.

Key responsibilities

• Review clinical documentation to identify appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for outpatient patient charts
• Determine appropriate APC/EAPC and medical coding for various outpatient patient types, including ER and ancillary services
• Assist with communication between health information management, billing, and providers as needed

Required qualifications

• Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) or equivalent certification within 180 days
• Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) within 180 days
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) within 180 days
• 1-3 years of coding experience preferred
• Associate's degree in Health Information Administration or Health Information Technology preferred