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Outpatient Facility Coder-Contractor

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Freelance

Experience:

Senior (5-10 years)

Work from:

United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years of coding experience, Extensive ambulatory surgery knowledge, Proficiency in emergency room coding, Certifications: COC, CCS, RHIT, or RHIA, Strong computer skills (Excel, Word).

Key responsabilities:

Accurately code medical records for services
Follow ICD-10 and CPT guidelines
Maintain confidentiality of health information
Stay updated on coding rules
Meet department production and quality standards

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Job description

This is a remote role

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated coding professional to join our team as an contract outpatient facility coder. This position is remote. The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years of coding experience with facility Ambulatory Surgery as well as Facility Emergency Room and Ancillary Services coding experience. The position requires one to be resourceful, organized, independent, and extremely driven.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

Minimum 5 years of coding experience
Extensive coding in all aspects of ambulatory surgery coding
Emergency Room and Ancillary Services coding abilities
Ability to validate hard-coded CPTs/charges
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Detail oriented and deadline driven attitude
Sound knowledge of medical terminology
Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, and internet)
Ability to multitask and keep a sense of urgency
Excellent customer service skills
Strong time management, organization skills, and work ethic

Job Duties:

Accurately code medical records for all ambulatory surgery services, ancillary services, and emergency room services
Follow current ICD-10 and CPT coding guidelines
Adhere to NCD, LCD, and CCI policies as necessary
Apply modifiers as appropriate
Ability to work independently and meet project deadlines
Stay updated about new coding rules as codes routinely change
Responsible and accountable for maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information. Follow HIPAA security policies and procedures affecting your job, and report any suspected or actual violation or breach
Requires long periods of time sitting and using keyboard and mouse
Meet and maintain department production and quality standards
Additional tasks/duties as assigned by management

Certification Requirements:

COC, CCS, RHIT, or RHIA

About AAPC:

AAPC (www.aapc.com) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing training, certification, and solutions association in healthcare.

AAPC Values:

DRIVEN | Self-starts and stays highly motivated to achieve ambitious goals. Shares contagious energy and enthusiasm liberally. Takes initiative without always being directed. Demonstrates confidence in decision-making and effectively balances autonomy and authority with accountability.

HUMBLE | Learns, adapts, and improves relentlessly. Seeks feedback without insecurity and implements coaching. Recognizes others' contributions gratefully. Approaches work and relationships with an abundance mentality. Places the needs of others above self.

TRANSPARENT| Integrity-centered, honest, truthful, and trustworthy in all aspects of work. Keeps commitments to external and internal parties. Holds self strictly accountable, valuing the trust placed in them by others.

SUPPORTIVE | Empowers and uplifts others. Listens actively and responds with empathy and understanding. Prioritizes well-being and growth of team members and customers ahead of own interest. Faces challenges together, believing in collective strength and unity.

INNOVATIVE | Entrepreneurial spirit with a scrappy mentality. Dreams big, sees opportunity, pursues full potential, and finds ways to accomplish the impossible. Rolls up sleeves and does real work. Works quickly, intelligently, and flexibly.

AAPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above-listed items.