Coder I Outpatient

About the role

Review medical record documentation for complex Emergency Department (ED), Clinic, Ancillary, Day Surgery, and Observation accounts to assign appropriate ICD-10, CPT, modifiers, and HCPCS codes for billing, internal and external reporting, research, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Determine first listed diagnosis, secondary diagnoses, and surgical procedures.
• Analyze documentation and abstract pertinent data.
• Code procedures, diagnoses, and modifiers on complex outpatient, ED, clinic, day surgery, observation, and other ancillary accounts.
• Query clinical providers when appropriate.
• Maintain minimum coding quality and productivity standards.

Requirements

• 1 year of applicable experience.
• Certification as a Coding Specialist (CCS, CPC, RHIT, or RHIA) required.

Schedule

Full Time, Day shift (United States of America).