Responsibilities
This is an advanced level coding position that codes and abstracts Outpatient records for data retrieval, analysis, reimbursement and research. Codes and enters diagnostic and procedure codes into a designated coding and abstracting system utilizing the 3M encoder, as appropriate. Meets quality and productivity coding standards and demonstrates the ability to navigate an EMR. Ability to code across all facilities.
Location
This position is open to remote/out of state candidates residing in only these states:
Alabama - Arizona - Arkansas - Colorado - Florida - Georgia - Idaho - Indiana – Iowa - Kansas – Kentucky - Louisiana
Missouri - Mississippi - Nebraska - New Mexico – North Carolina - Ohio - Oklahoma - South Carolina
South Dakota - Tennessee - Texas - Utah – Virginia - West Virginia - Wyoming
Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED Required
Associates Degree Preferred
A minimum of 3 years coding experience in an acute care setting
Must demonstrate competency of outpatient coding guidelines and APC assignment
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and emails and troubleshooting computer problems
Demonstrate intermediate to advanced technical coding competency in ICD-10 CM, CPT-4, HCPCS and Coding Modifiers
Knowledge of disease management, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, pharmacology and coding systems (i.e. 3M)
Experience successfully working in a remote environment, preferred
Current AHIMA credentials (i.e. RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P) or AAPC credential (COC, CIC, CPC-H, CPC), required or must be certified within one year of hire.
Physical Requirements
Sedentary work – prolonged periods of sitting and exert up to 10 lbs. force occasionally
Pay Range
$25.50 – $38.82 /hour
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer.
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