Outpatient Coder II Per Diem

Responsibilities

• Codes all outpatient medical records in a timely and accurate manner according to department policy.
• Defines and transforms verbal descriptions of diseases, injuries, and procedures into numerical designations (codes) using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 according to established coding guidelines.
• Initiates a physician/department query when there is conflicting, incomplete, or ambiguous documentation in the record or additional information is needed for accurate coding.
• Enters all required information accurately into computer system for reimbursement and statistical purposes.
• Independently reconciles charges for areas of responsibility. Identifies missing charges using patient schedule and billing slips, and researches and resolves discrepancies to ensure charges reflect services delivered.
• Performs ICD-10-CM diagnostic and CPT-4 coding at a minimum accuracy rate of 95%.
• Remains abreast of all applicable Federal, State, regulatory, and hospital-specific coding guidelines.
• Applies applicable guidelines to all cases coded to ensure accuracy of selected codes.
• Accesses and researches applicable reference materials to support decision-making in code selection.
• Participates in Performance Improvement/Quality Assurance activities.
• Reports on software and hardware problems.
• Attends required educational sessions (webinars, conferences, etc.) to maintain and enhance coding certification(s).

Requirements

• Basic familiarity with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Usage of coding manuals and regulatory websites for research.
• Certification from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) or the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA): CPC, CPC-H, CCS, CCS-P, RHIA, RHIT, or specialty certification required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Participates in Performance Improvement/Quality Assurance activities.

Skills

• Basic familiarity with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Usage of coding manuals and regulatory websites for research.
• Certification from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) or the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA): CPC, CPC-H, CCS, CCS-P, RHIA, RHIT, or specialty certification required.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$26.48 - $50.49 per hour

Schedule

Exempt.