Certified Outpatient Coding Specialist

Job Summary

To enhance reimbursement processes, the full-time remote Certified Outpatient Coding Specialist will facilitate data collection and coding accuracy for outpatient accounts, including training staff and collaborating with various departments.

Key responsibilities

• Create educational materials and teams for coding consistency and updates
• Assist in training new and existing coding specialists while conducting audits of coded records
• Collaborate with Revenue Cycle, Quality Service, and Finance Departments to optimize reimbursement processes

Required qualifications

• Associate degree in health information or related field preferred; bachelor's degree is preferred
• AHIMA or AAPC certification is required
• Minimum of 2 years of coding experience required; 3 years preferred
• Experience in ICD-10-CM and CPT coding is required
• Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with 3M software is preferred