CPC Certified Coding Specialist

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Coding Specialist I for the Outpatient Ambulatory Surgery Unit.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and compliant medical coding for outpatient surgeries by assigning appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes
• Review medical record documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures, maintaining departmental accuracy standards
• Participate in quality and service improvement teams while adhering to compliance regulations and departmental policies

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a coding-related field preferred
• Minimum of 1-2 years of ASU coding experience
• Coding certification (CPC, CCA) required within 1 year; RHIT or RHIA preferred
• Courses in Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, ICD-CM required; CPT-4 preferred
• Experience with clinical information systems preferred