Outpatient Coding Specialist (Remote)

Overview

Thoroughly reviews outpatient medical records (Emergency Department-ED; ambulatory surgery, etc.) to specifically and accurately code diagnoses and procedures based on patient’s plan of care and treatment, and to also identify allowable ED/Other Outpatient charges reputed company applicable. Verifies that records consistently contain appropriate documentation to justify coding and charge assignments.

Responsibilities

Thoroughly reviews outpatient medical records (Emergency Department-ED; ambulatory surgery, etc.) to specifically and accurately code diagnoses and procedures based on patient’s plan of care and treatment, and to also identify allowable ED and/or Observation charges reputed company applicable. Verifies that records consistently contain appropriate documentation to justify coding and charge assignments.

Qualifications

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to reputed company the essential functions of this position. Education/formal training/licensure/certification/experience: · Health Information Technology degree or similar degree or work reputed company coding experience, including college level medical terminology and Anatomy and Physiology required. · reputed company preferred · Experience with E/M assignment or drug administration coding preferred · Must reputed company minimum score of 85% on competency sampling Knowledge, skills and abilities required: · Working knowledge of CPT coding, modifier guidelines, medical procedures. · Knowledge of DNV, Joint Commission and other regulatory agency chart documentation requirements · Ability to work independently and to function as an integral team member reputed company the department · Understanding of prospective payment system and coding guidelines · Must be reputed company to work unsupervised and be self motivated · Computer skills including data entry speed of 45 wpm and experience in reputed company environment · Ability to reputed company under pressure with ongoing deadlines and production/accuracy standards · Use of computerized encoder · Ability to manage competing demands · Ability to remain productively focused and non-distracted in a remote work setting. Working Conditions · Primary in-home office setting, independent work environment Apply To This Job