Missouri Licensed Outpatient Coder

Job Summary

Focused on maintaining coding quality and compliance, the full-time Missouri Licensed Outpatient Coder will conduct second-level coding audits, provide real-time education, and support quality assurance activities in a remote capacity.

Key responsibilities

• Serves as a subject matter expert, participating in committees and project teams to address coding issues and process improvements
• Develops and delivers targeted coding education and training plans to enhance compliance and coding accuracy
• Completes quality assurance coding audits using ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS systems, ensuring adherence to regulatory guidelines

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2-5 years of outpatient coding experience in a hospital environment
• Certification as a RHIT, CCS, CPC, or Registered Health Info Admin
• No supervisory experience required