CPC Certified Outpatient Coder

Job Summary

A company is looking for an Outpatient Coding Specialist in the Ambulatory Surgery Unit.

Key Responsibilities

• Assigns appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes for outpatient surgeries based on clinical documentation
• Maintains compliance with coding regulations and departmental quality standards
• Participates in quality improvement teams and resolves quality reviews in a timely manner

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a coding-related field preferred
• 1-2 years of ASU coding experience required
• 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