Tennessee Licensed Outpatient Coder

Job Summary

A company is looking for an Outpatient Physician Coder.

Key Responsibilities

• Assign and validate appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes to patient charts using coding classification systems
• Review outpatient medical documentation to ensure proper coding, billing, and compliance
• Utilize coding software and guidelines to research and assign necessary codes for medical necessity

Required Qualifications, Training, and Education

• One to three years of experience in medical record coding in an acute care setting
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree preferred
• AHIMA or AAPC certification required (e.g., RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC)
• Functional knowledge of EMR, encoder, and CDI tools
• Experience with 3M360 software required