Community Health Systems
Franklin, TN
Outpatient CoderThe Outpatient Coder is responsible for accurately assigning ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for outpatient services, including emergency department visits, outpatient surgeries, observation stays, interventional radiology, wound care, and ancillary procedures. This role ensures compliance with coding guidelines, regulatory requirements, and corporate billing policies, while contributing to accurate reimbursement and data integrity. The Outpatient Coder reviews medical records and applies appropriate codes within hospital coding systems.Essential FunctionsReviews and assigns appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for outpatient records, ensuring compliance with coding and billing regulations.Codes a variety of outpatient encounters, including observation stays, outpatient surgeries, interventional radiology, cardiac catheterization, emergency department visits, wound care, and ancillary services.Applies correct coding guidelines and payer-specific policies,...