Hospital Outpatient Coder I
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Hospital Outpatient Coder for Texas Health working remotely, interpreting health records and assigning codes. Seeking detail-oriented candidates to maintain coding proficiency in the HIMS Coding Department.
Responsibilities:
- Reviews and interprets health record documentation to identify pertinent diagnosis/procedures that require code assignment for outpatient ancillary, diagnostic, therapeutic and emergency department records.
- Maintains adequate production.
- Abstracts pertinent information from patient medical records.
- Maintains coding proficiency by keeping up-to-date on coding guidelines as published in Coding Clinic and CPT Assistant.
Requirements:
- H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
- Completion of ICD 10 and CPT Coding courses/program from a nationally recognized organization i.e. AAPC, AHIMA
- Must provide proof of PPE/Internship REQUIRED or Associate's Degree Health Information Technology REQUIRED or Bachelor's Degree Health Information Administration REQUIRED
- 1 year experience in acute care hospital outpatient coding preferred or no experience required if completion of ICD 10 and CPT Coding courses/program, or Associate's Degree in HIT, or Bachelor's Degree in HIA
- CCA - Certified Coding Associate 12 Months REQUIRED or COC - Certified Outpatient Coder 12 Months REQUIRED or RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician 12 Months REQUIRED or CPC - Certified Professional Coder 12 Months REQUIRED or RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator 12 Months REQUIRED
- Other Team members hired prior to January 2021 will have 12 months to obtain coding certification as outlined in job description - due January 31, 2025 12 Months REQUIRED
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to apply definition of principal diagnosis to arrive at correct code assignment
- Accurately distinguishes between symptoms and a true diagnosis
- Applies knowledge of ICD 10-CM and CPT Procedure Guidelines for simple procedures
- Able to read and interpret health record documentation relevant to coding, typically provided by a single provider
- Keeps abreast of new developments in coding
- Basic knowledge of automated encoding system and computer assisted coding methods
- General knowledge of EHRs (electronic health record systems)
- Demonstrated ability to utilize decision tree logic to arrive at basic coding assignment preferred
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word
Benefits:
- 401(k) with match
- Paid time off
- Competitive health insurance choices
- Healthcare and dependent care spending account options
- Wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan repayment program
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