Offer summary

Qualifications:

Associates or Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management, Nursing, or a related field preferred., Active certification required: CPC, COC, or equivalent., Minimum of 2 years of outpatient coding experience across multiple specialties., Proficiency in CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM coding systems..

Key responsibilities:

Review outpatient medical records to assign accurate coding.

Ensure compliance with official guidelines and payer-specific rules.

Identify documentation gaps and coordinate with internal teams for clarification.

Participate in audits and maintain coding accuracy based on organizational benchmarks.

Job description

Job Summary:

We are hiring a skilled and reliable Out-Patient Medical Coder to ensure accurate and compliant coding of outpatient medical records. This role involves reviewing clinical documentation and applying appropriate CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM codes across a variety of outpatient settings and specialties. The successful candidate will demonstrate solid coding expertise, a strong understanding of outpatient billing guidelines, and the ability to work across diverse clinical documentation sources.

Key Responsibilities:

Review outpatient medical records and documentation to assign accurate CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM codes.
Ensure coding meets official guidelines, payer-specific rules, and client documentation standards.
Identify documentation gaps or discrepancies and coordinate with internal teams for clarification when needed.
Maintain coding accuracy and productivity benchmarks based on organizational expectations.
Stay updated on the latest outpatient coding standards, payer regulations, and compliance requirements.
Participate in regular audits, quality assurance processes, and training sessions.
Use electronic health records (EHR) systems and coding platforms efficiently while maintaining confidentiality and data security.

Qualifications:

Associates or Bachelors degree in Health Information Management, Nursing, or related field preferred.
Active certification required: CPC (Certified Professional Coder), COC (Certified Outpatient Coder), or equivalent.
Minimum of 2 years of outpatient coding experience, preferably across multiple specialties or facility types.
Proficiency in CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM coding systems.
Familiarity with outpatient billing processes, modifiers, and payer-specific coding requirements.
Experience using EHR systems and encoder software (e.g., 3M, Optum).
Knowledge of HIPAA and data privacy standards.

Preferred Skills:

Experience handling diverse outpatient documentation from multiple provider types or practice settings.
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently or as part of a remote team.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.

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