Medical Coder-Outpatient responsible for reviewing and coding outpatient medical records and documentation for healthcare services rendered. This role ensures that diagnoses, procedures, and services in an outpatient setting are accurately coded using ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS to support compliance, reimbursement, and billing accuracy.
Responsibilities include:
- Review outpatient medical records and assign appropriate ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
- Ensure coding accuracy and compliance with regulations, payer policies, and guidelines.
- Work with billing teams to prepare and submit claims and help resolve coding-related denials.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to clarify documentation and support proper code assignment.
- Stay current on coding updates and payer requirements.
- Communicate effectively with hospital teams and management by phone and email.
- Use required software effectively.
Requirements & Qualifications
Required:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to meet all job requirements at the time of application.
Preferred:
- Associate's degree in health information management or medical coding.
- Experience in medical coding or healthcare billing.
- One of the following certifications preferred within one year after hire:
- RHIT
- RHIA
- CCA
- CCS
- CCS-P
- CPC or CPC-A
- Any AAPC physician specialty certification
- Knowledge of electronic coding systems.
- Proficiency in ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS.
- Strong knowledge of outpatient healthcare services and procedures.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in EHR systems and coding software.
Location
Mississippi, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
2 weeks ago
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