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Outpatient Coder II, HB Coding, Full-time, Days (Remote - Must reside in IL, IN, IA, or WI - Sign-on bonus eligible)

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💎 Seniority level: Middle, 3-4 years of coding experience in an acute healthcare setting

📍 Location: IL, IN, IA, WI

🔍 Industry: Healthcare

⏳ Experience: 3-4 years of coding experience in an acute healthcare setting

🪄 Skills: Communication SkillsAnalytical SkillsCollaborationProblem SolvingAttention to detailOrganizational skillsTime ManagementWritten communicationMultitaskingDocumentation

Requirements:
  • Credentialed by the AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association).
  • CE requirement to remain credentialed is 20-30 CE's every two years.
  • 3-4 years of coding experience in an acute healthcare setting.
  • RHIT, RHIA or CCS credentialed.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities:
  • Utilizes technical coding expertise to assign appropriate ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes to outpatient visit types.
  • Reviews the medical record thoroughly, utilizing all available documentation to code appropriate diagnoses and procedures.
  • Interprets health record documentation using knowledge of anatomy, physiology, clinical disease process, pharmacology, and medical terminology.
  • Sends appropriate physician queries when required for documentation clarification.
  • Follows Coding Clinic for HCPCs, CPT Assistant, and interprets coding conventions.
  • Resolves NCCI Edits with approved hospital modifiers and ensures optimal coding accuracy.
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