Certifications: Certified Coding Associate, Certified Coding Specialist, Certified Professional Coder - Outpatient, or similar.
Work experience: 4 years of relevant coding experience.
Education: High School Diploma or GED.
Responsibilities:
Reviews, accurately assigns, and abstracts professional and outpatient facility diagnostic and procedural codes to encounters using designated coding classification.
Develops efficient workflows to organize and prioritize complex coding work to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Utilizes coding classification systems and guidelines for accurate code selection.
Identifies documentation gaps and initiates coding queries to ensure code accuracy.
Demonstrates knowledge in coding practices and provides support to coding staff.