Outpatient Coding Technician - Hospital Rev Cycle - Remote Work Schedule

About the role

The Coding Technician supports the Outpatient Coding Managers by performing essential functions related to outpatient coding and encounter management. This role is responsible for managing the DNFC (Discharged Not Final Coded) reporting, ensuring timely and accurate coding of straightforward outpatient encounters, and maintaining productivity benchmarks. The Coding Technician also assists in compiling and reporting coding productivity and quality data, following up on unresolved encounters, and addressing straightforward coding-related denials. This position requires attention to detail, adherence to coding guidelines, and collaboration with clinical and revenue cycle teams to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of outpatient coding processes.

Responsibilities

• DNFC (Discharged, Not Final Coded) Report Management: Process the DNFC report daily. Work under the direction of the coding manager to support DNFC task. Calculate and communicate DNFC-related financial data to Revenue Cycle leadership.
• Problem Resolution & Collaboration: Work with Revenue Cycle and clinical areas coding to resolve problematic encounters. Assist in addressing coding bottlenecks and ensuring documentation completeness. Review and resolve registration discrepancies prior to coder intervention.
• Productivity Data & Reporting: Calculate and communicate coder productivity data to HIM coding leadership.
• Coding Tasks: Perform straightforward coding tasks assigned under the direction of coding leadership to ensure coding guidelines are met. Complete encounter combines when needed. Resolve denials under the direction of the coding leadership to ensure coding guidelines are met. Maintain the confidentiality of patient records and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and Skills:
  • Generalized understanding of coding fundamentals such as CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS.
  • Generalized understanding of Revenue Cycle workflow.
  • Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.
  • Proficient at using Microsoft applications (Excel, Outlook, Teams).
  • Skill in operating computerized medical data entry and information processing systems.
  • Effective communication skills and problem-solving abilities.
  • Skill in writing reports and other materials.
  • Proficiency in using electronic health record (EHR) system and encoder coding software.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Comfortable working independently and in a team setting.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Minimum Education Qualification: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum Experience Qualification: At least 6 months experience in Health Information Management or coding-related department. Completed coding certification (CPC-A, CPC, RHIT, or CCA) may be substituted for experience.
• Preferred Certification Qualification: CPC-A, CPC, RHIT or CCA.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.
• Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances.
• Discounted Pet Insurance.
• Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).
• 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan: After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions. In addition, you may be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer.
• Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.
• Eleven Paid Holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment.
• Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.
• Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
• On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.
• Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
• Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
• On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.
• License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
• Emergency Travel Assistance.
• Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility.
• Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.