Alura Workforce Solutions
Upland, CA
Outpatient Diagnostic Coder Our client, an acute care hospital, is seeking an experienced Outpatient Diagnostic Coder to support its Health Information Management team. This position reviews and codes hospital outpatient diagnostic encounters, including laboratory, radiology, and other ancillary services. Responsibilities Review clinical documentation and assign accurate ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes for outpatient diagnostic services. Assign or validate CPT and HCPCS codes as required by the assigned coding workflow. Apply current outpatient coding guidelines and hospital coding policies. Identify incomplete or conflicting documentation and request clarification through the appropriate channels. Abstract required information into electronic health record and coding systems. Resolve coding edits and participate in quality reviews. Meet departmental accuracy, productivity, and turnaround expectations. Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with privacy and...