Outpatient Medical Coding Specialist

Job Summary

To support a growing practice, the part-time Outpatient Medical Coding Specialist will abstract clinical information, assign accurate ICD-10-CM and CPT codes, and ensure compliance with coding standards while working remotely.

Key Responsibilities:

• Abstracts relevant clinical information from health records and assigns ICD-10-CM and CPT codes accurately
• Meets or exceeds coding quality standards and adheres to coding compliance requirements
• Participates in team meetings and educational conferences to enhance coding skills and stay current with practices

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent; completion of a formal coding program
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or other AHIMA or AAPC approved coding credential preferred
• Minimum of three years of coding work experience with knowledge of ICD and CPT coding systems
• Understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
• Intermediate level computer skills and a sense of urgency towards work