Certified Outpatient Coder

A company is looking for a Hospital Outpatient Coder-Remote.

Key Responsibilities

Review, analyze, and assign codes from medical record documentation for outpatient medical and surgical encounters

Ensure compliance with technical coding rules and regulations, including Ambulatory Payment Classification logic and National Correct Coding Initiative edits

Maintain in-depth knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare billing principles

Required Qualifications

Associate degree with a minimum of 2 years of hospital outpatient coding experience

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or coding credential (CCS or CPC) required

Experience with coding rules for hospital outpatient and compliant healthcare billing / collections

Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) Certification preferred