Responsible for reviewing emergency, outpatient, ambulatory, and inpatient medical records to identify elements to be abstracted, as well as diagnostic and procedure codes.
- Translate clinical information into coded data for diagnoses, procedures, and other services rendered using ICD-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II coding guidelines.
- Identify and assign appropriate codes independently.
- Resolve coding issues in partnership with clinicians, department administration, and other coding staff.
- Support coding compliance, documentation accuracy, and regulatory goals.
- Assist team members and care providers with coding and documentation questions.
- Maintain productivity and quality standards while following applicable policies and professional standards.
Requirements & Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- 3+ years of continuous hospital coding experience with Observation, Hospital Ambulatory Surgery, Emergency Department, and complex Hospital Outpatient Visit services.
- High school diploma or GED plus 4+ years of coding experience, or 4+ years of coding experience and 1+ year in a corporate or business office environment.
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) required at hire.
Additional Skills and Knowledge
- Medical coding
- Medical terminology
- Health care coding
- Time management
- Compliance management
- Quality assurance and effectiveness
- Health records
- Health information systems
- Data quality
- Data entry
- Maintain files and records
Location
Portland, Oregon, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Senior
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
1 month ago
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