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Outpatient Complex Coder/Full Time/Remote

Remote: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Experience: 
Mid-level (2-5 years)

Offer summary

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent required, Coding certification or Bachelor's Degree required, 1-2 years college in related fields preferred, Minimum of 2 years coding experience required.

Key responsabilities:

  • Reviews and codes diagnostic information
  • Abstracts information for patient database

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Job description

Using established coding principles and procedures reviews analyzes and codes diagnostic and/or procedural information from the patients medical record for reimbursement/billing purposes. Accurately abstracts information from the medical record for compilation of a patient database, which supports medical research projects, patient care evaluation and administrative decision making related to patient care. The coding function is considered a primary source for data and information used in health care today, and promotes provider/patient continuity, accurate database information, and the ability to optimize reimbursement. The coding function also ensures compliance with established coding guidelines, third party reimbursement policies, regulations and accreditation guidelines.

Education/Experience Required

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
  • Additional specialty coding certification required or Bachelors Degree required.
  • One to two (1-2) years college or additional coursework in Accounting, Business, Healthcare Administration or Medical Record Sciences preferred.
  • Must have a thorough knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, disease processes, medical terminology, pharmacology, and coding systems.
  • Minimum of two (2) years coding experience required.
  • Specialty coding experience preferred.

Certifications/Licensures Required

  • Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), CPC, or CCS certification required.

Additional Information

  • Organization: Corporate Services
  • Department: Inpatient Prof Coding
  • Shift: Day Job
  • Union Code: Not Applicable

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Experience

Level of experience: Mid-level (2-5 years)
Spoken language(s):
English
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