Assign diagnosis and procedure codes for outpatient and related hospital encounters, including emergency department, same-day surgery, outpatient clinic, observation, inpatient OB/newborn, and specialty clinic services. Review documentation for accuracy, resolve coding issues, and ensure compliance with official coding guidelines and organizational policies.
This role uses ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems and supports hospital billing requirements. The position is remote and requires independent decision-making while maintaining coding quality, productivity, and compliance standards.
Requirements & Qualifications
- One year of outpatient coding experience in an acute care hospital is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems.
- Familiarity with CMS hospital billing requirements.
- Knowledge of APCs, OPPS, NCCI guidelines, Local and National Coverage Decisions, and medical necessity/compliance guidelines.
- Ability to maintain 95% accuracy on quality reviews and productivity standards.
- Ability to submit physician queries when documentation clarification is needed.
- Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote environment.
- Maintain coding education hours and renew annual coding credentials as applicable.
- Complete compliance courses within required timeframes.
- Familiarity with Meditech is listed as the system used.
Benefits & Perks
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Earned time off and paid holidays
- Paid continuing education time
- 401(k) retirement planning
- Short-term disability, life insurance, and paid jury duty
- Access to a large network of facilities and providers
- Industry-experienced workforce management team
- Licensure and certification reimbursement
Location
Tennessee, US
Employment Type
Contractor
Experience Level
Associate
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
1 week ago