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Position: Outpatient Coder – Remote
Duration: 6 month Contract to Hire
Start Date: ASAP
The Outpatient Coder will review and interpret health documentation to identify pertinent diagnoses/procedures that require code assignment for outpatient records. They will demonstrate appropriate use of coding software and coding resource material to meet regulatory and compliance requirements.
Experience Required:
- 2+ years of strong E/M coding
- 2+ years of experience coding one of the specialties (listed below)
- Cardio or ENT (ears, nose throat)
- Has an active AAPC, AHIMA, E/M Cert., or other specialty certifications
- Experience with any EMR systems
Job Responsibilities:
- Review and interprets health record documentation to identify pertinent diagnosis/procedures that require code assignment for outpatient records.
- Demonstrates appropriate utilization of coding software and coding reference material
- Assigns/sequences ICD-10 and CPT to selected medical records per coding guidelines and processes.
- Queries physicians to ensure appropriate documentation for accurate coding.
- Reviews level of care/status assignment orders and initiates reconciliation process.
- Abstracts key information from patient medical records.
- Identifies and abstracts all physician, disposition codes, and other vital abstract data
Soft Skills:
- Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
- Possess the ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment
- Proficient in computer typing skills
Medasource provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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