Outpatient Coder-REMOTE

This is a Fully Remote Job About Our Client:The organization is a leading integrated health system serving the Hudson Valley region, focused on delivering patient-centric care through a team of dedicated healthcare professionals. It operates in a diverse community that combines urban and rural elements, addressing healthcare needs with a growing and award-winning system. About the Opportunity:The OUTPATIENT CODER role is responsible for accurately coding and abstracting outpatient patient records to ensure appropriate APC assignment. This position directly supports prompt and optimal financial reimbursement, as well as administrative and research functions. The role contributes to the organization's operational efficiency and compliance by reporting required diagnoses to state health authorities. Responsibilities:Code and abstract outpatient patient records accurately.Assign appropriate APC codes for financial reimbursement.Report required diagnoses to the New York State Department of Health. Requirements:High school graduate with coursework in Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology, ICD-10 CM, and CPT coding.Minimum two years of outpatient coding experience.Strong proficiency in ICD-10-CM and CPT coding systems.Familiarity with ICD-10-PCS coding preferred.Prefer credentials such as RHIT, RHIA, CCA, CCS, or CPC.Must pass a competency exam. Pay Range and Compensation Package:Compensation for the role is $35.20 to $39.75 hourly. Benefits & Perks:Tuition reimbursement programs.Comprehensive health, dental, and retirement benefits. Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin. Note:TalentHop is a recruitment partner of this role. Please note that all employment decisions, including candidate assessment, interviews, hiring, compensation, and employment terms, are made exclusively by the hiring employer.