Remote - Clinic/Outpatient Coder I

The Clinic/Outpatient Coder I works under the guidance and supervision of the HIM Outpatient APC and Clinic Coding Manager. Responsible for assigning ICD-10-CM and/or CPT codes for following types of services: Outpatient: Referrals, Recurring or Therapy services, Non-interventional radiology. Clinic: Primary Care clinic coding, and/or a single specialty.

• Codes procedures and diagnoses using the ICD-10-CM, CPT classification systems, in accordance with Official Coding Guidelines, CMS guidelines, and Mosaic compliance standards.
• Assumes responsibility for professional development by participating in workshops, conferences and/or in-services and maintains appropriate records of participation.
• Communicates with providers, querying providers to ensure the highest level of specificity is provided in documentation.
• Caregiver may work in conjunction with Patient Financial Services to verify and modify charges and coding to ensure accuracy of supporting documentation, payer rules and correct coding.
• Ensures data accuracy of State HIDI data by responding to edits received.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• H.S. Diploma - Medical Terminology and Anatomy and Physiology required in the absence of a coding license/certification. - Required
• Must have coding education - Required

Work Experience

• 1 year experience in a Health Information Services department performing a job that requires detail, familiarity with patient medical record - Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - Required within 180 Days Or
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - Required within 180 Days Or
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - Required within 180 Days Or
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - Required within 180 Days Or
• Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based (CCS-P) - Required within 180 Days Or
• Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) - Required within 180 Days Or
• Certified Coding Associate (CCA) - Required within 180 Days

Travel Requirements

• Travel to off-site locations may be required. - Required

Remote States: Candidates residing in the following states will be considered for remote employment: Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, and Virginia. Remote work will not be permitted from any other state at this time.

Skills and Abilities

Essential Technical/Motor Skills

• Input and retrieve data, speaking clearly, precise hand\eye coordination, fine motor skills and good writing skills.
• Detailed knowledge of medical terminology, pathophysiology, coding guidelines.

Interpersonal Skills

• Must be courteous
• Work in a professional, caring manner with internal and external customers
• Have the ability to work with interruptions, and flexibility in hours and workflow, foster teamwork and promote service and quality in everything.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.

Essential Mental Abilities

• Must interpret data from chart, analyze encoder instructions, understand what physician is trying to convey and concentrate for long time periods.

Essential Sensory Requirements

• Must be able to visualize/interpret patient record.

Exposure to Hazards

Other Skills and Abilities