Outpatient Coding Specialist

Job Summary

To support a flexible work environment, the remote Outpatient Coding Specialist will assign diagnosis and procedure codes for various outpatient services, ensuring compliance with coding guidelines and achieving high accuracy standards.

Key responsibilities

• Assign appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes using ICD 10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS for hospital billing
• Maintain a 95% accuracy rate on quality reviews while adhering to coding conventions and guidelines
• Facilitate collaboration with healthcare staff and assist in training other coders as needed

Required qualifications

• Associate degree in a health-related field preferred
• One year of outpatient coding experience in an acute care hospital preferred
• Certifications such as Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) preferred