Virtual Vocations Inc
Fort Collins, CO, USA
A company is looking for an Outpatient Coding Specialist in the Ambulatory Surgery Unit.
Key Responsibilities
Assigns appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes for outpatient surgeries based on clinical documentation
Ensures compliance with governmental regulations and maintains accuracy of coding and patient data
Participates in quality improvement initiatives and resolves quality reviews in a timely manner
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a coding-related field preferred
1-2 years of experience in ambulatory surgery coding is required
Coding certification (CPC, CCA) required within 1 year; RHIT or RHIA preferred
Courses in Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, and ICD-CM required
Experience with clinical information systems preferred